The growing trauma surrounding our toxic detention system not only affects those who witness horrific events,but it takes a terrible toll on all of usThe death this week of Omid, a young refugee held on Nauru, or brought feelings of sadness but also grand nettle. News that a second refugee,a young Somali woman, has self-immolated and is fighting for her life in a Brisbane hospital only adds to this. These are tragic, and entirely predictable and preventable consequences of our harsh border protection policies. It absolutely shames us as a people and a community. Related: Somali refugee in critical condition after setting herself alight on Nauru Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com