Christmas Island unrest as detainees set fire to buildings

A response operation continues at the Christmas Island immigration detention centre, to restore order after a riot broke out and a fire was lit, on Tuesday evening.

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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