UN 'gravely concerned' about bashing claims as US officials set to visit Manus

By Michael Gordon
Updated January 19 2017 - 5:08pm, first published 4:24pm
The injuries of two Iranian refugees, Mehdi (left) and Mohammad, allegedly bashed by local authorities on Manus Island. Photo: Supplied
The injuries of two Iranian refugees, Mehdi (left) and Mohammad, allegedly bashed by local authorities on Manus Island. Photo: Supplied

The United Nations has expressed "grave concern" over the treatment of two asylum seekers, who say they were savagely beaten by Papua New Guinea police and immigration officials on Manus Island before being arrested on New Year's Eve.

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