Melbourne: raids and arrests of Eelam Tamil activists, no charges

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Melbourne: raids and arrests of Eelam Tamil activists, no charges

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Australia: Federal and Victorian state police raid undisclosed number of homes and premises in Melbourne. Detain five for interrogation before releasing without charge. Attorney-General Philip Ruddock foreshadowed proscription of the LTTE, 'while no decision had been taken, “we continue to rely on ongoing advice from agencies on these issues”'.

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2005-Nov-23

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