The Australian Immigration and Border Protection Department has confirmed that Sirul Azhar Umar is still under detention, contrary to news reports that he has been released.
"This individual remains in immigration detention. We are unable to provide any further information," said a department spokesperson in an email to Malaysiakini.
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Aussie immigration confirms Sirul still in detention
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UPDATED 12.50PM Local news reports claimed that he was given a conditional release.
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