Families and children removed from Manus Island detention centre

Description:
The Federal Government has started removing families and children from the Manus Island detention centre amid concerns about conditions in the facility. The Immigration Department has confirmed a total 70 people - including families and single men - were flown to Christmas Island yesterday. The ABC understands the Government has now acknowledged the temporary facility is unfit for children.
Display date:
2013
Location:
Papua New Guinea
Format:
Sound/Other sound
Collections:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Contributors:
Jane Norman
Publisher:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Content partner:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Availability:
Online
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