Secrets and fears behind the Manus Island veil

By Michael Gordon
Updated March 29 2014 - 4:13am, first published 3:00am
NSW barrister Jay Williams leaves the processing centre after conducting interviews with asylum seekers on Manus Island on Tuesday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
NSW barrister Jay Williams leaves the processing centre after conducting interviews with asylum seekers on Manus Island on Tuesday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
A sign on Manus Island.
A sign on Manus Island.

Reza Barati didn't stand a chance. The 23-year-old Iranian asylum seeker was heading for his room after trying to call for help in the internet room when he was attacked front-on during a night of collective madness almost six weeks ago on Manus Island.

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