28 Apr 2017

Manus asylum seeker's deportation delayed

From , 5:04 am on 28 April 2017

The deportation of the Manus Island asylum seeker, Azzam el Sheikh, has been delayed after a Papua New Guinea doctor found he was not fit to fly.

Mr El Sheikh has been resisiting attempts to send him back to Lebanon, as he claims his life will be in danger if he returns.

The 29-year-old sustained several inuries during the attempts which were incorrectly reported as self inflicted.

Ben Robinson Drawbridge spoke with the refugee advocate, Marilyn Beech, whose been in contact with Mr El Sheikh on a daily basis.

Manus Island detention centre

Manus Island detention centre. Photo: Behrouz Boochani.