'ISIS bride' Rayann El Houli granted bail by Melbourne court
Rayann El Houli, a woman charged with being a member of a terrorist organization, has been granted bail by a Melbourne court. The magistrate ruled that strict conditions could mitigate risks while she awaits trial.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal and social challenges of reintegrating individuals returning from conflict zones associated with extremist groups.
So-called "ISIS bride" Rayann El Houli was granted bail in Melbourne on Monday. ( ABC News: Anita Lester )
A Victorian woman facing terror charges after living under Islamic State rule in Syria will be freed on bail.
Rayann El Houli has been in custody for about two months after being charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation and entering a declared area.
Lawyers representing Ms El Houli say she will fight the charges, which carry a maximum 10-year jail term.
Link copied Share Share article A woman facing terror charges will be released on bail, after a magistrate ruled strict conditions could be put in place to lower risks to the community.
Rayann El Houli, one of the so-called ISIS brides, travelled to Syria about a decade ago with her late husband and children and allegedly lived under Islamic State rule .
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