Manus Closure

Manus Island Detention Centre

MANUS ISLAND Detention Centre Source: AAP

Papua New Guinea has announced it will close the Manus Island detention centre, creating a major problem for the Australian government before the election.The decision followed a declaration by the PNG Supreme Court that the centre is illegal.


Australian government insists the 900 men held on Manus Island would not be brought to Australia.

 


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