By An Indonesian fisher, leading the charge against Australia’s wrongful detention of hundreds of children found on people-smuggling boats, is calling on the government to rectify remaining convictions tied to the controversy. The federal government’s use of flawed age assessment techniques, specifically interpretations of wrist X-rays, resulted in the detention of children as young as 12 in maximum security adult prisons. Despite acknowledged flaws, approximately 20 Indonesians remain convicted based on these assessments. One of the affected individuals, Ali Yasmin, who successfully had his conviction overturned, is now advocating for others in legal limbo. Yasmin emphasizes the need for the Australian government to step in and address the lingering convictions, echoing a sentiment for justice and fairness.
