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Christmas Island unrest as detainees set fire to buildings

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Video on social media shows a building on fire at Christmas Island Detention Centre, and a detainee on the roof.
Video on social media shows a building on fire at Christmas Island Detention Centre, and a detainee on the roof. Source: Facebook

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.

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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.

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