Australian women with ties to the Islamic State group expressed their eagerness to return to Melbourne as they boarded a Qatar Airways flight back to Australia, even though they may face arrest upon arrival. One woman revealed that what she missed most was enjoying a latte.
Interview at Doha Airport
ABC News reporter Bridget Rollason spoke with some of the women at Doha Airport during their transit. 'They told me they were really looking forward to getting back to Melbourne and said they missed Australia. Some of the children even had Australian accents, despite being born in Syria,' Rollason reported.
'When we spoke to the women, they appeared excited about returning home. One woman told me she missed lattes most of all and was looking forward to having a coffee on Collins Street in Melbourne.'
Questions About Arrest
When asked about the possibility of being arrested, the women declined to comment. One of their uncles intervened, asking the reporter to stop filming and cease speaking with them. The conversation was brief before the women boarded their flight.
