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Faysal Ishask Ahmed 13d - Privatised killing: IHMS

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Privatised Killing: The role of IHMS

A banner hung for a memorial service in the Manus prison reads "Faysal's death was predictable and preventable IHMS, DIBP, ICSA, Wilson and BRS murdered him.". Two black and white photos of Faysal's detention centre ID card are attached to the banner.[imagecaption] Vigil for Faysal Ishak Ahmed, Manus Island, 2016.A banner hung for a memorial service in the Manus prison reads, "Mulcom Trumble, Petter Dotten, Petter O'Neil, IHMS are criminals and killing innocent refugees by cold blood".A vigil for Faysal in the Manus prison. It is night time and dozens of plastic chairs are assembled outside facing a small building that banners are attached to. Speakers address the crowd.A banner hung for a memorial service in the Manus prison reads, "Rest in peace Faysal IHMS performs IDBPs dirty job deceased Faysal as prove." [/imagecaption]

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‘I feel there is real negligence going on in the IHMS clinic.’

Abdul Aziz [imagecaption] Following Faysal’s death more than 200 refugees in the Manus Camp signed this complaint form, requesting a Royal Commission and calling for IHMS to be investigated. Page 1 of a "Feedback and Complaints" form written on 27 December 2016, signed by friends of Faysal. It holds DIBP and IHMS to account for Faysal's death, citing medical neglect despite repeated pleas for assistance.Page 2 of a "Feedback and Complaints" form written on 27 December 2016, signed by friends of Faysal. It holds DIBP and IHMS to account for Faysal's death, citing medical neglect despite repeated pleas for assistance.Source: Refugee Action Coalition Sydney. [/imagecaption]

Behrouz Boochani’s reports on the deaths of both Hamid Khazaei and Faysal Ishak Ahmed highlight the systemic failures and willful medical neglect that led to their deaths. Following Hamid Khazaei’s death, former Minister for Immigration, Scott Morrison stated that he had received ‘outstanding‘ medical care. At the end of 2016, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) submitted evidence to a Senate Inquiry detailing multiple cases of medical neglect and ill-health of asylum seekers on Manus and Nauru.

‘Obviously you and your system doesn’t care about me, but I have people who cares about me. I have parents who care about me, I have siblings who care about me…My death might cause them a lot of trouble.’

‘Samuel‘, asylum seeker on Manus with a history of heart attacks


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