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Asylum seekers "blown off" a sabotaged boat could have survived had the Navy followed stricter safety precautions, an inquest has heard.
The Northern Territory coroner today began hearing evidence into the deaths of five asylum seekers on board a boat, known as SIEV 36, that was under the control of an Australian Navy vessel when it exploded near Ashmore Island in April last year.
New details about the tense moments leading up to the blast and its horrific aftermath have emerged, including "areas of concern" in the way authorities handled the situation prior to the blast, such as a f
Originally posted by WishForWings
I might be missing something here but.. How the hell is it the Navy's fault?
Second line.