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Manus Island detainee sent to Brisbane hospital after suicide attempt (Herald Sun)

14 August 20140 comments

AN Iranian asylum seeker has been flown to an Australian hospital after reportedly attempting suicide at the Manus Island detention centre.

The incident and medical evacuation occurred last week, director of refugee advocacy group Humanitarian Research Partners Ben Pynt told the ABC.

Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/manus-island-detainee-sent-to-brisbane-hospital-after-suicide-attempt/story-fni0xqrc-1227024518284?nk=8bbc53d9f5c0604ce49fcac23e026a83