More refugees released from detention ahead of Australian election
by Calla Wahlquist from World news | The Guardian on (#5XS2G)
Coalition releases detainees as it prepares to face independents calling for more humane treatment of refugees, advocates suggest
Refugee advocates have celebrated the release of at least 18 people from onshore detention centres in Australia, but say the secrecy and lack of notice around their release is a final piece of cruelty from the Australian government.
They have also called for the release of the 33 people who remain in detention.
Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning
Continue reading...