Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has been challenged to ditch his Sri Lankan political minders and visit the country's war-torn north to hear first hand about ongoing human rights abuses.
Human rights groups have warned the Tamils could face torture, rape and long-term detention if they are returned to Sri Lanka
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....advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says Australians should exercise a ''high degree of caution'' due to the ''unpredictable security environment'' in the country.
''In the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, which includes Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochichi and Jaffna Districts, post-conflict security force activity is ongoing.''
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