A group of Australian women believed to be the wives and children of Islamic State fighters who spent years stranded in Syria have managed to smuggle themselves back into Australia.

It is understood the women went to Syria and Iraq during the rule of the terrorist group Islamic State, which controlled large parts of both countries between 2013 and 2019.

After leaving Syria, the group of six was detained by Lebanese authorities as they did not have valid visas or legitimate entry records. They were issued passports after being processed by Lebanese authorities.

Australian citizens are entitled to passports if they meet eligibility requirements.

“The Australian government is not providing assistance and is not repatriating individuals in Syrian IDP camps,” a spokesperson said in relation

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