Australia accused of hypocrisy over human rights

Australia has been accused of hypocrisy by pointing out the alleged human rights breaches of other countries, while continuing to hold more than 100 children in immigration detention on Nauru.

Asylum seekers at Nauru

تحتجز استراليا عشرات الاطفال في المراكز التابعة لدائرة الهجرة في ناورو Source: Getty Images

Australia has been accused of hypocrisy by pointing out the alleged human rights breaches of other countries, while continuing to hold more than 100 children in immigration detention on Nauru.

Daniel Webb, from the Human Rights Law Centre, says after being held for several years, some of the children have stopped eating or speaking, and a 10-year-old boy recently attempted suicide.

Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr Webb has urged the Council to hold Australia accountable for its actions.

 


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By Hachem El-Haddad, Maram Ismail
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