Judge finds UK unlawfully detained Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia

Judge finds UK unlawfully detained Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia

Government could face huge bill for damages after keeping more than 60 asylum seekers in 'hellish' conditions.
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from: The Guardian

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