Refugees held on Manus Island as part of Australia’s offshore detention regime have spoken out about their plight, as pressure grows on the government to resolve the impasse. The Manus Island detention centre is to shut down after it was found to be unlawful, although the timeline for this closure is uncertain. “I spent my time on Manus Island interviewing the men our government has warehoused there for the last three years. Getup’s human rights director, Shen Narayanasamy, urged the government to allow the men held on Manus to come to Australia. Manus island: photos show aftermath of violent attack on Afghan refugees Read more“These men include engineers, poets, soccer players and cooks.

Source: The Guardian September 10, 2016 01:18 UTC