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Uniting Church asks for more information on Manus Island situation

QLD Synod Webmaster — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:10:44 +0000

The Uniting Church in Australia has asked to meet with the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton asking for information about the care and support being offered to asylum seekers on Manus Island and asked what can the government do to immediately improve conditions at the centre. Yesterday, national director of UnitingJustice Australia ...

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PNG Council of Churches condemns Asylum Seekers detention

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 07:00:52 +0000

Fr.Denny Guka, the president of the PNG Council of Churches has said they cannot be silent on the issue of the Manus Island Detention Centre. “We are a compassionate people motivated by Christian faith, who are deeply concerned about those who need protection and security. But to allow asylum seekers against their will into our country, ...

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