In a new podcast from Guardian Australia, journalist William Christou reports from al-Roj camp in north-eastern Syria, where around 2,000 families with links to the Islamic State group are detained. Among them are 23 children and 11 women who are Australian citizens.
These Australian nationals attempted to leave the camp last week in the hope of returning to their homeland, but were forced to turn back. Their situation has become the centre of a political storm in Australia.
In the exclusive audio, Christou speaks to Nour Haydar about how he met the children, the harsh conditions they live in, and their desire to come home. The podcast is available for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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