Australian children as young as seven are having suicidal thoughts after years in Syrian camps

Kamalle Dabboussy visited the Al Hol camp in Syria two years ago and reunited with his daughter and grandchildren.For the past two years, seven-year-old Aisha’s home has been a squalid detention camp in north-east Syria.

She’s had numerous infections, had teeth pulled out without any anaesthetic, and has nerve damage from glass pulled out of her foot. Save the Children says not all the women in the camps are so-called “IS brides” - some of them lived unwillingly under IS rule, while others are of the Yazidi minority who were captured and enslaved by the group.But the NGO is extremely concerned that children are being unfairly punished for the actions of their parents.

“The only thing that is preventing governments from bringing the remaining children home is political will,” Mr Ronalds said.Australian women and children snatched from Syria's al-Hawl camp in 'deeply concerning' incident

Readers seeking crisis support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800. More information and support with mental health is available at Beyond and on 1300 22 4636.

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