‘I felt less human, not human at all’: Australia faces moral crossroads over Nauru

Who is accountable for what happens in an offshore processing centre? It’s remarkable this is still a question in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAarash lost his youth to offshore processing. Sixteen when he was sent to Nauru, he says he cannot remember a single birthday in more than a decade.“When I see younger ones that age, having fun, playing, going to school, it reminds me of everything I lost,” he says. “I felt less human, not human at all.” Continue reading...
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