FED:More asylum seekers reach Christmas Island

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2011
FED:More asylum seekers reach Christmas Island

Another boat load of asylum seekers has reached Christmas Island.

Fairfax newspapers say the boat, carrying about 62 people, including at least two children
and several women, is the fourth to have arrived since the Malaysia plan was signed by
the federal government.

The small, but crowded boat was escorted by the navy into Flying Fish Cove yesterday
afternoon, bringing the total of asylum seekers set to be sent to Malaysia to 269.

The federal government is being scrutinised by the High Court over its plan to return
800 asylum seekers to Malaysia.

AAP RTV ao/wz

KEYWORD: BOAT (SYDNEY)

� 2011 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.