Fiji is defending its decision to forcibly deport an asylum seeker from Iran, amid accusations that it has bungled an important human rights opportunity.
Loghman Sawari left Port Moresby on a false passport almost two weeks ago, but was taken by Fiji police on Friday as he travelled with his lawyer to meet immigration officals to apply for asylum.
The 21-year-old from Iran was detained on Manus Island by Australia at the age of 17.
Amelia Langford reports.
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Loghman Sawari (left) has been deported from Fiji by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Photo: Behrouz Boochani / RNZI