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Australia holds people in immigration detention for average 689 days

Al Mayadeen Net   Source: Agencies    2022-02-16 16:42    0 Shares
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A Human Rights Watch report reveals that Australia holds people in its immigration detention centers for an average of 689 days, compared to 55 days in the US and 14 in Canada.

Australia holds people in immigration detention for 689 days on average
Australia holds people in immigration detention for 689 days on average
Novak DjokovicHuman Rights WatchAustraliaPapua New Guinea
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