In early 2022, two Saudi sisters were living in a large, modern apartment block in the Sydney suburb of Canterbury when word spread within the building that they may be in some sort of trouble. Asra and Amaal Alsehli, who had left Saudi Arabia and arrived in Australia in 2017 seeking asylum, had moved into a two-bedroom apartment in the block, and had kept mostly to themselves. But after a water leak in the building, a plumber went to the women’s flat, where he later reported there was “something weird going on”, according to a source inside the building. It was a “vibe” he got that there was “something wrong”, and he refused to return.
Concerned for the women’s safety, two building-management employees visited the sisters, who reluctantly opened the door. The source, who spoke to marie claire on condition of anonymity, said the apartment was messy, with clothes strewn about like a teen’s bedroom, but nothing appeared out of the ordinary. What was odd was the demeanour of the women, who retreated to the balcony entrance; Asra, 24, stood by the door and Amaal, 23, huddled next to her on a chair. They were wide-eyed, looking “scared shitless”, said the source. The visitors asked if they were OK.
“Yes,” they said.
“If you’ve got a problem, you should tell us. Do you need help?”
“No,” they said.
Denne historien er fra October 2023-utgaven av Marie Claire Australia.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra October 2023-utgaven av Marie Claire Australia.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
SHANNEN DOHERTY
The rebellious actor died in July after a nine-year battle with cancer. Zara Wong looks back at the legacy of a woman who always lived on her own terms
IN THE WILDS OF ALASKA
Nature served up a spectacular array of delights, while cruising the majestic waters of the far north.
Back to EARTH
In its earliest days, the farm bred draught horses for export. Now Tasmania's 1840 cottage Leighton House has been restored as a glorious getaway
ODE to LIGHT
Created by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian in 2011, Elie Saab's Le Parfum has since gained a cult following and become an industry icon. Here, Sally Hunwick uncovers the origins of the stunning chypre floral scent
JEN ATKIN
The Ouai beauty guru is regularly called on by the Kardashians and a host of other A-listers. Here, she talks about hair, her beauty cupboard and how she keeps up her energy levels
A NEW DIRECTION
When she was 16, Jordan Lambropoulos told her surgeon she'd rather die than wake up with a colostomy bag. Today - 10 years, countless operations and 14,000 Instagram followers later - she's proof that a colostomy bag is not the end. In fact, it can be the beginning of a whole new life
LADY LUCK
Rosalía takes her accessories as seriously as she takes her art. The Spanish musician spent three years working on her much-lauded album Motomami, finessing the details and perfecting the finishing touches. And when it comes to her outfits, she's no less specific
Wait... superhero movies are cool now?
Who had Emma Corrin and Juno Temple as supervillians on their 2024 bingo card?
CURTAIN CALLING
Brisbane-born star Vidya Makan steps into the shoes of America's founding mother in the long-awaited return of Hamilton
LEIGH-ANNE
The English singer on colourism, freedom and reuniting Little Mix
