There has been some change of events at the decommissioned Manus Regional Processing Centre (MRPC), since the Supreme court’s ruling yesterday.
Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector, David Yapu in giving an update from Lorengau, said some refugees have voluntarily moved to the East Lorengau Transit center.
“A total of 24 refugees, voluntarily loaded three buses and open back truck with their personal belongings and were transferred to their new locations at East Lorengau Refugee Transit Centre .
”Police were there to facilitate their smooth and orderly transfers of the Refugees to their new locations. This is a good sign for them in allowing the process to flow smoothly.
” The ICSA and Police are confident that a large number of Refugees and Asylum are expected to voluntarily leave the centre by today (Wednesday) after knowing the Supreme Court Decision was not in their Favour,” Yapu said.
He said Police will continue to monitor the smooth and orderly transfers of Refugees and Asylum seekers to their new locations by today.
A stand by Generator that was used by the Refugees at the Centre was shut down and removed by ICSA and Police yesterday.
All services to the decommissioned centre was shut down, leaving no power, water and food to the Refugees in the Centre.
The facility at East Lorengau Refugee Transit Centre has food, water, electricity, sanitation and sewerage with Health Care provided for them.
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