Over the past week, we have witnessed escalating violence against asylum seekers in Immigration Detention. Police have used tear gas on protesting detainees at Christmas Island; at Curtin an Afghan refugee awaiting his security clearance was beaten by 6 Serco guards as he tried to speak to his case manager; a young Afghan man was found dead in Scherger on Thursday night, suspected of having taken his own life; as this is written..., a young Iraqi, whose case manager just last week asked him where he would like to go upon his release was refused security clearance. If a third country does not take him , he faces indefinite detention - his supporters are heading to the detention centre as he is threatening suicide and his friends are desperate for help.
Monday's action is a vigil to mourn the passing of the young Hazara man found dead at Scherger, and also a protest against the continuing practice of offshore detention, and the absurdity and secrecy surrounding security clearances.
Spread the word, bring your friends, and your banners.