Breaking: Woman accused of owning a slave in Syria refused bail
Melbourne woman Zeinab Ahmad, accused of owning a Yazidi slave in Syria, had her bail application rejected on June 17, 2026. The court stated she posed an unacceptable risk to the community, given her alleged support for the Islamic State group. Ahmad faces two slavery charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 25 years.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 05:08 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 05:20 UTC
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