Men have had their refugee applications denied and face the choice of returning to Iran voluntarily or remaining in Australian detention indefinitely
Another 15 Iranian men have begun a hunger strike inside Darwin’s Wickham Point detention centre, protesting against their treatment and detention.
The men have not taken food for six days, according to refugee advocates. Guardian Australia has been told at least one man has been persuaded not to embark on the hunger strike, but others were adamant.
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