Darwin Rally: Easter convergence on Darwin 2012

Friday, April 6, 2012 - 16:35

Free the refugees, end mandatory detention. Marks 10 years since the refugee rights movement's first Easter convergence at Woomera 2002, when busloads of protesters from across the country met magnificent protests by detainees, many of whom leapt through the fence and literally into the arms of the movement. Darwin is rapidly becoming Australia's detention capital. Chronic levels of self-harm and protest have put the Northern Immigration Detention Centre (NIDC) in a state of perpetual crisis. 341 continue to languish at NIDC, with scores more at the Darwin Airport Lodge. There will be an information night for those wanting to go to Darwin on Monday, February 27 at ANF House, 540 Elizabeth St, City at 6:30pm. For more info ph or visit RAC.