UN Still Spinning Left
Good! That means we are conducting a realistic programme to counter illegal entry. In this article from News.com.au a rep from UNHCR takes us to task.
The vessel, carrying 14 suspected Turkish Kurds, sailed into a storm of controversy when it arrived at Melville Island near Darwin a week ago.
It was boarded by Australian defence force personnel and its engine was disabled under a tough immigration policy adopted in 2001.
Can I have a check on that last statement. The way I remember it is – the crew of the Minasa Bone disabled the boat and placed engine parts in a container on board.
On Nov 6 the Australian reported;
The crew of HMAS Geelong searched the boat. They found the engines had been disabled, and made repairs before towing it clear of the shore.
Full article here>>
Lets not have the facts interfere with a put-down on Australia.