Video on social media shows a building on fire at Christmas Island Detention Centre, and a detainee on the roof. Source: Facebook
The Australian Border Force confirmed an operation "to restore order" was taking place after a disturbance at the North West Point Immigration Detention Centre on the island.
Refugees advocates claim several unresolved issues have affected the mental health of detainees.
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