Australian children and women held in Syria's Roj displacement camp face harsh conditions and threats of violence if they cross the fences. Australia refuses to provide passports, preventing their safe return. The US has offered to help repatriate Australians but demands travel documents first. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke told advocates, "[The] government doesn’t have a plan to get people out of the camps at this time." There are fewer than 40 Australians in the camps, mostly young children and widows of dead or jailed Islamic State fighters. Some children were born inside the camp since 2019. Kurdish forces controlling the camps warn they will shoot anyone breaching the fences. The camps have become more "militarised, intrusive and securitised," with fewer activities allowed for detainees. Advocates told Burke the US is ready to move Australians out safely, but the Australian government refuses to commit to issuing passports. Australia has previously repatriated some children and families in 2019 and 2022 but holds back on bringing the remaining group home. Political concerns over public backlash, especially in Sydney marginal seats, stalled any new plans. Minister Burke confirmed that a repatriation request by Save the Children was refused. The camps face severe problems: freezing winters, disease outbreaks like dysentery and flu, fires, and limited fuel. Human Rights Watch calls conditions "inhuman, degrading, and life-threatening." The US supports Kurdish forces but plans to reduce aid, having cut $117 million this year. US military leaders warn these camps risk becoming ISIS recruitment hubs. Adm Brad Cooper said, "Every day without repatriation compounds the risk to all of us." He urges countries to bring their citizens home to prevent further radicalisation and aid global security.