SA: Fears for safety of Woomera escapees
Authorities fear for the safety of 14 young Woomera detention centre escapees who mayhave been wandering in the South Australian desert on limited rations since Friday.
Immigration Minister PHILIP RUDDOCK has expressed concerns about the vulnerabilityof the escapees -- Afghanis and Iranians -- aged between 19 and 30.
Mr RUDDOCK says if the escapees are in the desert they could be very vulnerable, whichis a matter of concern.
The escapees were among 50 detainees who escaped from the detention centre during massprotests involving about 800 people on Friday night -- 36 have been recaptured or returnedof their own volition.
Police say they'll use video footage to track down protesters and detainees involvedin the violent weekend demonstrations.
South Australian Police officer Superintendent WAYNE BRISTOW says weapons includingknives, sharpened tree branches and fence posts had been carried by protesters.
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KEYWORD: WOOMERA (ADELAIDE)
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