.@MarisePayne has finally clarified that Kylie has food and water in Qarchak prison. This was never in doubt. The question is if that water is clean - bought bottled water is the only safe drinking water in Qarchak. Reports this w/e said Kylie did not have money to buy water 1/
We ask @MarisePayne to confirm Kylie has access to funds to purchase CLEAN water. Unsanitary water that could make her seriously ill is not enough, particularly given she is languishing in a prison experiencing a serious COVID-19 outbreak 2/
.@MarisePayne also said: "She is arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced on charges that we don't accept...We will continue to seek her release from Iranian authorities. I know this is an impossibly difficult situation for her and her family." 3/
We’re glad that the government recognises Kylie’s innocence, and the enormous pain that this hostage diplomacy situation has inflicted on both Kylie and those who love her. We look forward to the government bringing her home as soon as possible. 4/
Foreign Minister Payne’s full comments are available here: canberratimes.com.au/story/6897677/… 5/
Original story from The Times here: thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/j… 6/6
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