How is it that some refugees have been detained long enough, while others even more vulnerable remain prisoners offshore?

The Australian government has been releasing refugees from its onshore detention over the past month, ending several years of detention for many, in a move shrouded in secrecy.

Undoubtedly, any decision that leads to the release of imprisoned asylum seekers is commendable, but there are things to consider about the government’s actions that I hope will be taken into account.

This post was originally published on Human rights | The Guardian.