Dutton has reportedly viewed the CCTV footage, but has refused to release it publicly, saying it was confidential. We need investigation ASAP.”Dutton said the incident led to heightened tensions between Manusians and the refugee population on Manus Island. The ABF has ultimate authority over the Manus Island detention centre. Refugees are not free to leave the detention centre of their own volition, but can take scheduled buses to Lorengau township. They cannot leave Manus, and the detention centre, still behind three-metre steel fences, remains a secure area.

Source: The Guardian April 27, 2017 02:03 UTC