Riot at Don Dale Youth Detention Centre in Darwin, children locked in burning cells as staff leave.

During a riot at the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre in Darwin, children allegedly called for help while locked in their cells as nearby buildings burned. Staff reportedly left the facility, leaving young people locked inside accommodation blocks. Northern Territory Children's Commissioner Shahleena Musk is inquiring with Territory Families about the situation and is working to gather more information.

April 13, 2024
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