Experts insist that the Australian government should repatriate Mustafa Hajj-Obeid, a member of Islamic State detained in Syria. His citizenship was restored in 2022 after a legal challenge. Despite the dangerous security situation complicating consular assistance, officials stress that the government has an obligation to monitor and repatriate its citizens involved in terrorism-related offenses. Experts argue that Hajj-Obeid should be held accountable for his affiliations while suggesting that Australia's resources could manage him better than current foreign detention settings.
The Australian government should repatriate, monitor and investigate crimes committed by Islamic State members detained in Syria, emphasizing the responsibility for its citizens.
Michael Shoebridge argues the federal government has the means to negotiate Hajj-Obeid's return to Australia, as they can manage citizens better than foreign detention.
John Coyne asserts that repatriating citizens involved in terrorism-related offenses is an obligation, and accountability is crucial for those who supported IS.
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