Source: The Guardian, UK – June 3, 2013 | At-a-glance: This news is regarding boat capsizing tragedy on June 21, 2012 It is believed there were 214 men on the boat – 210 were from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran and four were Indonesian crew members. T here were 110 men rescued, 17 bodies were recovered and […]
Perth, Australia – May 22, 2013 | Marco Tedeschi, a barrister based in Perth, is seeking information relating to the inquest into the deaths of people on a boat which sank between Indonesia and north-west Australia on 21 June 2012. Mr Tedeschi is counsel assisting the coroner for the inquest. A direction hearing will […]
Source: Amnesty International, Australia Amnesty International has grave concerns with the Government’s recent move to start returning Hazara asylum seekers to Afghanistan and Pakistan. “The security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating and we are extremely fearful for their safety should the Government send these asylum seekers back,” said Alex Pagliaro, Amnesty International’s Refugee Spokesperson. “The […]
The boat was carrying between 250 to 380 passengers – 4 times the capacity – from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. Over 200 feared drowned; 70 passengers from Quetta, 18 survived, close to 50 reported missing. HRCP demands urgent Govt action after Indonesia boat tragedy In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission said: “HRCP […]
Stranded refugees in Lombok, Indonesia tells of UNHCR discrimination Hazara.net interview with Hazara refugees in Lombok, Indonesia uncovers widespread discrimination and inhumane treatment of the refugees by the UNHCR and IOM. Interview with Hazara Refugees in Lombok, Indonesia [PDF] Take Action Now !! Stop the Inhumane treatment of the Afghan refugees […]