More than 20 refugees from Manus Island seeking medical treatment in Port Moresby have been sent back and another 20 will be flown out this week ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Summit next week.
Refugees report medical treatments were not completed before removal, and one refugee allegedly attempted self-harm from the stress of the relocation.
While PNG’s Police Commissioner, Gari Baki, said the removals were not related to the summit, police have stated the removals were part of the Summit’s security precautions.