UN raises concerns over Christmas Island detention centre

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva Source: AAP

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New UNHCR chief Michelle Bachelet tells Australia to implement more humane policies in offshore detention centres.

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