The minister’s statement [MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION COMPLETE] is ambiguous, incomplete, and implausible and quotes no direct sources (i.e.… Go to Article
Day: May 9, 2010
Refugees’ AWFUL DAYS AHEAD
Dear Friends of Refugees,
Over the next few weeks hundreds of Afghan Hazaras in Darwin, Christmas Island and Villawood detention centres, are going to be refused visas on the grounds that Afghanistan is “evolving” and that it is safe to return.… Go to Article
The Sri Lankan Five drowned?
Five asylum seekers have drowned – not that this is immediately evident from the Media release below.
Pamela Curr, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
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From the Minister Of Home Affairs Brendon O’Connor
MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION COMPLETE
9 May 2010
Passengers from a disabled vessel that was rescued yesterday by a Russian merchant vessel, MV Postojna, have been transferred to Cocos (Keeling) Islands.… Go to Article