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Former Manus detainee addresses UN to call for freedom
Former Manus detainee addresses UN to call for freedom - Refugee & human rights defender addressed UN Human Rights Council to call out cruel treatment of people still held on Nauru & Manus Island
“Each day it gets worse for over 800 vulnerable women and men still detained by the Australian Government on Manus Island and Nauru. Human beings are being destroyed, physically and mentally. Twelve people have died. Over 100 have attempted suicide on Manus Island in just the last month,” said Mr Muhamat.
“This is a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent action. I am asking the UN and the international community to demand the Australian Government act humanely.”
“My brothers and sisters on Manus Island and Nauru need a future where they can rebuild their lives in freedom and safety,” said Mr Muhamat.
Source: Former-Manus-detainee-addresses-the-UN-to-call-for-freedom.pdf
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While sympathizing with the plight of Manus island detainees there are Muslim countries which denies human rights to non--Muslims with blatant discrimination and denial of life chances. Malaysia is one example where generations of non Muslims are denied equitable treatment by reasons of race and religion. Will UN look at it as well.