Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the Australian government will not facilitate the return of its citizens from the Roj camp in northeastern Syria, where families of individuals suspected to be linked to ISIS are held. Albanese emphasized that Canberra is taking a firm stance against any moves to assist in their return, highlighting the country's commitment to a strict policy in this matter. This decision comes amid growing international pressure regarding the fate of foreign detainees in northeastern Syria, which includes numerous individuals from various nationalities.

Reports indicate that 34 Australians were initially released from the Roj camp, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), only to be returned to the camp shortly after due to unspecified 'technical reasons'. The Roj camp currently houses around 2,000 individuals, many of whom are family members of ISIS fighters, reflecting a complex humanitarian and security situation in the region. This policy by Australia aligns with the government's emphasis on national security and its apprehension towards those with potential connections to terrorism.

In related developments, the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council announced that it has completed preliminary interrogations of over 500 individuals accused of being part of ISIS, who were transferred from Syrian prisons. This highlights the broader regional implications of the ongoing conflict and the challenges governments face in dealing with the aftermath of ISIS's territorial loss. The handling of these detainees remains a contentious issue, with various nations grappling with similar dilemmas regarding the return of their nationals and the associated risks.