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Palestinian Refugee Detained Amid Security Concerns in Sydney

7/12/2025

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The Australian Labor government has detained 62-year-old Palestinian refugee Maha Almassri following a police raid in Sydney. Her visa was revoked due to an adverse security finding by ASIO, which has not presented any evidence. Almassri's family is urgently seeking answers from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, fearing for her safety in detention.

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The Australian Labor government has detained 62-year-old Palestinian refugee Maha Almassri following a police raid in Sydney. Her visa was revoked due to an adverse security finding by ASIO, which has not presented any evidence. Almassri's family is urgently seeking answers from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, fearing for her safety in detention.