Australia warns citizens against fighting in Syria
- Published: 4 Jan 2013 at 10.45
- Online news: Asia
Australians who take part in the fighting in Syria face up to 20 years in jail, a spokesman for Foreign Minister Bob Carr said on Friday after a Melbourne man was reportedly killed in the conflict.
This file photo shows rebel fighters battling with Syrian army soldiers, in Aleppo, on October 24, 2012. Australians who take part in the fighting in Syria face up to 20 years in jail, a spokesman for Foreign Minister Bob Carr said on Friday after a Melbourne man was reportedly killed in the conflict.
The spokesman said the government was aware of reports that more than 100 Australians had engaged in the conflict since 2011 but he had "no evidence" of any citizens currently involved.
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