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The Briefing … Refugee stabbed on Manus
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An Afghan refugee on Manus Island has been hospitalised after being repeatedly stabbed with a screwdriver.
Iranian refugee and journalist Behrouz Boochani posted photos of the man’s injuries after he was approached by a group of men in Lorengau, who demanded he hand over his mobile phone. The man was attacked when he refused, being stabbed in the neck, back and shoulders. Refugees escorted the man to Lorengau hospital, where he was treated …
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The Saturday Paper