Australia exposed Iranian asylum seeker to torture on Manus, UN says

A United Nations committee has determined that Australia violated international obligations by exposing an Iranian asylum seeker to torture and ill-treatment. The asylum seeker arrived on Christmas Island by boat in 2013, fleeing persecution in Iran. The UN committee against torture released its decision on Wednesday, stating the man experienced "serious violence" while in detention. Australia argues that it was not in control of the facilities in Papua New Guinea where the asylum seeker was detained. The UN's findings highlight concerns about Australia's treatment of asylum seekers and its adherence to international human rights laws.