Mariam Dabboussy

Mariam Dabboussy is an Australian woman who lived in Islamic State (IS)-controlled Syria.

Early life, marriage and travel to Syria Dabboussy grew up in Sydney's western suburbs in a middle-class home. She worked in child care and at a migrant support service. She was not a devout Muslim as a child, but became more religious after marrying Kaled Zahab in 2011, at age 22. The children received medical services and counseling after arrival.