Canberra, Australia (HRNW)– In a landmark ruling, the UN Committee against Torture has found Australia in breach of international obligations. The ruling concerns the prolonged offshore detention of an Iranian asylum seeker, stating that the cumulative impact of harsh conditions and lack of medical care amounted to cruel and inhuman treatment. Australia has been directed to provide full redress and compensation.
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