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UN urges Australian government to release Tamil family from detention

Supporters of the family outside the Federal Court in Melbourne
Supporters of the family outside the Federal Court in Melbourne Source: AAP

The Australian government has drawn international scrutiny for holding a Tamil family on Christmas Island. The United Nations' human rights monitor has added to the controversy with an urgent request to release them from immigration detention.


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The Australian government has drawn international scrutiny for holding a Tamil family on Christmas Island. The United Nations' human rights monitor has added to the controversy with an urgent request to release them from immigration detention.



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