Australia's asylum seeker policies heavily criticised at UN Human Rights Council review
ABCAustralia's asylum seeker policies have been heavily criticised at a session of the UN's leading human rights body in Geneva. Key points: Australia's asylum seeker policies heavily criticised at UN human rights review Concerns raised about detention of asylum seekers on Christmas Island, Manus Island and Nauru Australia's delegation says border policies have saved lives at sea Expert says Australia is a "pariah" on human rights issues More than 100 countries spoke during the three-hour session, with many calling on Australia to abide by international law. Australia's border control policies, which have seen asylum seekers — including children — detained on Christmas Island, Manus Island and Nauru were a key point of contention. "We encourage Australia to enter humane treatment and respect for the human rights of asylum seekers, including those processed offshore in Papua New Guinea and Nauru," the US delegate said.
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