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Evening News: UN human rights chief slams Australia for making asylum seekers 'convenient scapegoats'

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'Desperate human beings seeking safety and dignity are victims - not criminals,' Michelle Bachelet said.

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'Desperate human beings seeking safety and dignity are victims - not criminals,' Michelle Bachelet said.

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