The Australian Government allows religious persecution in its detention centres
Mandaeans are denied baptism or running water for religious rites by the Australian government
Mandaeans are denied special prepared food for religious holiday by the Australian government
At the last Mandaean New Year the Mandaeans, when asked for special food for 36 hours, were placed into confinement without any food or any facilities by the A.C.M.
Mandaeans are forced to abide by Moslem Ramadan through threats and intimidation.
A.C.M. sides with Moslems over the Mandaeans on any and all dispute cases
Australian government has failed to indict or even investigate the sexual assault of a Mandaean woman by a Moslem male.
Mandaeans are denied any place for rituals or prayers yet the Moslems are given specific area for prayers and mullahs are allowed at all times for meetings .
Denied immediate medical attention for broken arms or serious cuts (one broken limb took 5 days before medical treatment was deemed necessary by A.C.M.)
Physical assault of men, women, and children by Moslems
Sexual assault of women by Moslem males.
Moslems are forcing Mandaean women to abide by Islamic dress through threats and abuse.
Moslems have attacked a Mandaean woman for serving food in the dining hall to Moslems.
Moslems have attacked and assaulted a girl for daring to wear shorts.
Denied use of kitchens, toilets, and laundry facilities by Moslems .
Moslems have urinated and defecated on the Mandaeans themselves or outside their doors.
Mandaean children are called dirty and that they are going to hell by Moslems.
Mandaeans are being denied access to food.
A Fetwa proclaimed against the Mandaeans issued by Moslem mullah.
Mandaeans being denied access to sports equipment or participation.
Australian government has denied having food prepared by Mandaeans or in compliance with Mandaean codes .The Mandaeans are forced to eat food that is religiously prepared by Moslems or go without food
Mandaean children are denied access to playgrounds or to interact with Moslem children.
Mandaeans that complained to authorities or say anything were threatened by the Moslems with death, physical abuse, or by having their rooms set on fire.
Moslems turned off water in the areas used by the Mandaeans for ablution.
Why does the Australian government refuse to act on these obvious criminal acts? If the Australian government did acknowledge that the Mandaeans are actively persecuted against in these camps, then the Australian government would have to acknowledge these actions of persecution also happen in Iraq or Iran. In doing this, the Australian government would then lose their claim that the Mandaeans are not persecuted. The Australian government is putting incredible pressure upon the Iranian Mandaeans, especially, to return to Iran, since they cannot force the Mandaeans to return to Iran unless voluntarily. The Australian is doing this even if it means that all the men, women, and children, will be executed upon returning. Acts that being committed against the Mandaeans to force them to return are: Strip searches when going from one section of the camp to another— includes food and sports area – this includes young children and women Confined to small spaces Drugged so they cannot function or be alert enough to fight for their rights Denied outside impute, newspapers, photos of newborn children, any photos taken inside for the last 3 years Denied letters, food, and phones for violating "rules" such as not saying "please" to A.C.M. guards Denied schools and education Cameras are trained on everything they say or do including so-called private areas (i.e. bathrooms) Parental rights have been taken away—parents have no rights to protect a child who can be punished at whim by the A.C.M. What effect has the lost of humanity and dignity had on the Mandaean people? The man, who wrote FREEDOM in blood, is still cutting his arm and is now hospitalized. Grown men and women have aged considerably beyond their years. Children are being born in captivity where photos are not allowed and there are no memories to keep. Children have tried committing suicide. Men and women are being kept on tranquilizers to keep them passive very much like what is done to wild animals in cages. Some children have never seen a flower and many believe that this horrible existence is normal life. The devastating effects go on and on. This is the greatest challenge facing the Mandaeans as a whole today. The government knowing these people are part of a small group that will not be able to gain enough support to pressure anyone into looking at them. But the Australian government has bitten off more than it can chew. The Mandaeans worldwide and many Mandaean supporters are working feverishly on behalf of the Mandaeans in detention.
