Australia condemns Malaysia for arrest and deportation of Senator


Australia's Foreign Minister Bob Carr has condemned Senator Nick Xenophon's detention by the Malaysian government as "surprising and disappointing". Senator Carr said Australian officials in Kuala Lumpur were seeking the immediate release of Senator Xenophon, who was detained and held pending deportation when he entered the country this morning. As well, Australian officials have raised … Continue reading Australia condemns Malaysia for arrest and deportation of Senator