ISIS Brides Return: Kirsty Rosse-Emile Back in Australia with Children

After years in Syria, Kirsty Rosse-Emile and her children are back in Australia. Their return raises questions about the government's preparations for more such arrivals.

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2025 November 5 . 1:13 PM

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ISIS Brides Return: Kirsty Rosse-Emile Back in Australia with Children

Two Australian women, known as 'ISIS brides', have recently returned to Australia with four children. Kirsty Rosse-Emile, who left Australia in 2014, is among them. She remains in Syria with two children after surrendering to Syrian Democratic Forces.

Kirsty, an Australian woman, joined Islamic State in Syria in 2014. She left Australia of her own free will, according to her father Guy Rosse-Emile. Kirsty's father believes she was a homemaker during her time in Islamic State territory. Her husband, Nabil Kadmiry, fought for Islamic State and was captured by Kurdish forces in 2019.

The Australian government did not officially facilitate their repatriation but was aware of their intention to return. Kirsty remains in the al Roj detention camp with two children. Authorities are preparing for the arrival of more people under similar circumstances. About 37 Australian women and children remain in al Roj camp. In June, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) announced that two more so-called 'ISIS brides' have expressed their desire to return to the country.

Kirsty Rosse-Emile's return to Australia with her children is part of a growing number of similar cases. The Australian government is preparing for more such arrivals, with about 37 Australian women and children still in the al Roj camp.