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[media release follows]
Wednesday, 31 January 2007
Greens Welcome release of Nauru detainee
Greens Senator Kerry Nettle today welcomed the release of detainee
Muhammad Faisal from detention after five years.
"The release of Muhammad Faisal, following a fresh security assessment
by ASIO, raises serious questions about the accuracy of ASIO
assessments," Senator Nettle said.
"This man's life has been ruined and his mental health destroyed because
ASIO got it wrong. What could possible have changed about Mr Faisal's
security status during five years detention in Nauru," asked Senator
Nettle.
"Asylum seekers' claims should be assessed on their need to for
protection, not on a secret, bogus security assessment."
"After visiting him last year, I'm thrilled that Muhammad will be able
to live in the community. It's a shame for his mental health and
Australia that it is five years too late," Senator Nettle said.
