Report: Australian Teenager Dies in Syrian Prison

JUN 16 2022·UPDATED JUL 18 2022

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The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

The news of Zahab's death is, sadly, not surprising. The previous Australian regime knew about his detainment for three years and did nothing. Hopefully Albanese will change course and begin bringing home these innocent women and children.

HRW

Pro-establishment narrative

While stories like this are tragic and the most desirable outcome would obviously be to repatriate and return these prisoners, the security risk is dire; Australia is right to proceed cautiously.

Foreign Affairs