09-09-2013 - More Iranians return home from Manus Island. A group of 28 unauthorised maritime arrivals affected by the regional settlement arrangement and who chose to voluntarily return home, has arrived in Tehran. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship today confirmed the Iranian nationals chose to return home rather than remain in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Their weekend return is in addition to four Iranians who returned home in August. A department spokesman said two people departed Australia on August 17 and 21, while a further two departed Manus Island on August 20. “Iranian nationals who have arrived by boat since July 19 are continuing to understand that they will not be settled in Australia,” the spokesman said. “The department continues to transfer unauthorised maritime arrivals to either Manus Island or Nauru regional processing centres, and more will be transferred in the coming days and weeks.” The spokesman said it was expected more people would choose to return to their home country. Individuals in a regional processing centre or immigration detention facility can request a voluntary return home at any time. Those who choose to depart voluntarily can be provided with support to assist with their sustainable return, through the International Organization for Migration. Media Enquiries: National Communications 02 6264 2244
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 05:27:21 +0000
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