The sinking of an asylum seeker boat north of Christmas Island yesterday is a tragedy, the Australian Greens said this morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this awful tragedy, and we hope that as the rescue operation continues more survivors will be found,\u201d Greens’ immigration spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young, said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe express our support for the brave efforts of all Australian and Indonesian personnel involved in the rescue effort.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Australian Greens reaffirm our commitment to the UN Refugee Convention and to onshore assessment but today we must be focused on expressing our empathy and encouragement to the rescue effort.”<\/p>\n
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