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Emily Woods

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Refugee claims hotel detention unlawful | History Defined

Mostafa Azimitabar who spent 14 months locked inside two hotels is suing the federal government. (AAP)

A refugee who spent 14 months locked inside two Melbourne hotels is taking the federal government to court alleging he was unlawfully detained.

Mostafa Azimitabar was detained on Christmas Island after trying to arrive in Australia by boat in 2013.

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