Asylum seekers in Australia sew their lips together in detention protest...

The Federal Government has confirmed that 10 asylum seekers on Christmas Island have sewn their lips together in protest against their detention.

The asylum seekers who have harmed themselves are part of a group of 160 who have been protesting peacefully at the detention centre.

Immigration Minister Chris Bowen said while their actions were distressing, it would not change the outcome of their refugee applications. More...

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