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Manus Island: Immigration Minister Scott Morrison confirms one asylum seeker dead, 77 injured during
Source: ABC News Australia
One asylum seeker is dead, another is in a critical condition and 13 are being treated for serious injuries after a second night of violence at the Manus Island detention centre.
Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said it was his "great regret" to report the extent of the injuries inflicted on the asylum seekers.
He said 77 asylum seekers were treated, 40 had been discharged and 22 suffered minor injuries.
"There were 13 serious injuries, there was one critical injury, and there is one person who is deceased," he said.
Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-18/one-dead-77-injured-in-manus-island-unrest/5265960