Protesters check cars leaving hospital for baby Asha
HUNDREDS of protesters are covering exits at a Brisbane hospital after fears authorities planned to move asylum seeker baby Asha.
Up to 200 protesters are at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital after rumours swirled on social media earlier today that she would be moved on Saturday ahead of being sent to Nauru.
Authorities have denied the rumours, with Queensland Health posting on Twitter tonight that they understood baby Asha would remain at the hospital “at least overnight”.
Protesters today gathered in droves, checking any cars leaving the hospital.
Earlier they swarmed two police vehicles, looking through windows to make sure the 13-month-old was not smuggled inside.
A large police presence has now joined the crowd, approaching protesters who become agitated.
Queensland Health asked protesters “to respect other patients and staff”.
The group has organised shifts to ensure a presence remains outside the hospital around the clock.
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