Article 5HHQC ‘Desperate’: wife of Australian engineer held in Iraq says he feels betrayed by both countries

‘Desperate’: wife of Australian engineer held in Iraq says he feels betrayed by both countries

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Christopher Knaus
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Embassy officials first visited Robert Pether on day 26 of his detention in Baghdad, his wife says

An Australian citizen has still not been told what charge he is facing, has only just been seen by Australian officials and is yet to meet his lawyer, despite spending 30 days behind bars in Baghdad.

Australian officials visited Robert Pether for the first time on Monday, day 26 of his detention, and are now asking if he can get a meeting with his lawyer.

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