5 West African asylum seekers detained on Saibai Island after attempting to enter Australia illegally in a dinghy.
5 asylum seekers from West Africa are detained on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait, near Papua New Guinea, after attempting to enter Australia illegally in a dinghy. They are undergoing medical checks and are believed to be in custody. This follows a recent increase in unlawful boat entries in Australia. The group is thought to have traveled to Papua New Guinea via Indonesia using fake travel documents.
May 07, 2024
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