Father of Aussie detained in Saudi Arabia calls for help

The Noongar father of a man charged with terrorism offences has called on Aboriginal organisations around the country to help him get to Saudi Arabia to see his sons.

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Published 7 May 2013 7:29pm

Updated 3 September 2013 6:14pm

By Malarndirri McCarthy

Source: NITV News

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Shayden Thorne is in prison in Riyadh on terrorism charges, while his younger brother Junaid is in hiding, unable to leave the country to return to Australia.

Earlier today, NITV News Reporter/Presenter Malarndirri McCarthy spoke to their father Graham Thorne in Perth.

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Father of Aussie detained in Saudi Arabia calls for help

The Noongar father of a man charged with terrorism offences has called on Aboriginal organisations around the country to help him get to Saudi Arabia to see his sons.

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