The Australian Greens say the government in Australia is not taking responsibility for the tragic events related to unrest at its off-shore processing centre on PNG's Manus island.
The Australian government confirmed one person died and another was in a critical condition following two nights of riots and escapes from the camp.
It's immigration minister, Scott Morrison, says most of the serious injuries, particularly in the case of the deceased person, happened outside the centre, and anyone leaving the centre puts themselves at greater risk.
The Australian Greens Immigration spokesperson, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says this is just government's way of dodging responsibility.
"This is all just weasel words from a government that is refusing to take any responsibility for the lives of people it has indefinitely detained, they've stripped away their rights and now doesn't want to take any responsibility for the damage to them that has occurred. Their safety is paramount, and yet they haven't been looked after."
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says it's untenable for the camp to continue, and it needs to be shut immediately.
