Woomera Detention Centre - Good Friday breakout 29 March 2002 A prisoner jumps for joy after escaping the concentration camp. This man was recaptured soon after, and now faces a prison sentence for escaping lawful custody. Unlike Woomera, prisoners in mainstream prisons have access to legal representation, education, English and visitors, as mainstream prisons are not located in remote deserts, as most detention centres are.
A policeman is persuaded not to re-arrest an escaped protester. About 30 protesters were later arrested for aiding the escape of detainees. None were arrested during the action at the compound.
When the SA police finally bring in their horses, they manage to get control of the situation and prevent more escapes. 50 prisoners have so far escaped the concentration camp.
The escaped detainees who have been recaptured face either prison sentences and/or deportation.
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