The Immigration Department has grabbed Abyan from her room at Villawood this morning (Friday, 16 October) to return her to Nauru.
She is presently being processed at Villawood detention centre.
Abyan has not seen any counsellors, nor been advised of any medical arrangements for her planned termination.
“This removal to Nauru must be stopped. Abyan has requested to see counsellors and to get advice from doctors to discuss the planned termination of her pregnancy. There has been no counselling and no arrangements to see counsellors or doctors,” said Ian Rintoul, spokesperson for the Refugee Action Coalition.
“I sat with Abyan on Tuesday at Villawood where she made it clear that she wanted to see counsellors regarding the termination of her pregnancy. She has been denied the right to seek advice from doctors.
“Immigration is claiming that Abyan has declined to proceed with the termination, but this has not been confirmed with Abyan herself.
“This attempt to remove her is the most shocking violation of her rights imaginable. It is a vindictive move by the government against someone who has already suffered months of unnecessary trauma on Nauru.
“We are urging everyone who has been moved by Abyan’s plight and the situation of refugee women on Nauru to urgently contact the Prime Minister and the Immigration Minister to put halt to Abyan’s removal.”
For more information contact Ian Rintoul mob 0417 275 713.