Detainment of Refugees & Asylum Seekers
The Catholic Church teaches that anyone whose life is threatened has the right to protection. Whether because of persecution, armed conflicts, natural disasters, or economic conditions that threaten their lives or physical integrity. It is the element of persecution, threat or danger, or being forcibly displaced that gives rise to a right to seek asylum rather than to migrate through ordinary channels...continue reading...
References
ABC News (Australia). (2021, July 12). Despite humanitarian visas, refugees barred from Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions: ABC News [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/2hrWcxXJlV4
BBC News. (2021, October 6). Australia ends Papua New Guinea controversial asylum detention - BBC News [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/gD729UmRR6U