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Who Killed Reza Berati?

by Phil Monsour

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All sales to the Refugee and Immigration Legal Service.(Brisbane).

Reza Berati was a 23 year old asylum seeker murdered on February 18 2014 on Manus Island in one of Australia refugee detention centres. 77 other asylum seekers were also attacked and wounded. No one has been charged with his murder.

The Australian Government continues to fail to meet its obligations to protect the human rights of all asylum seekers and refugees who arrive in Australia, regardless of how or where they arrive and whether they arrive with or without a visa.

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Who Killed Reza Berati?
Why did he die and who is guilty?

Not me says the politician
Who knows closing borders wins elections
His death we do regret
But stopping the boats is what we said
Who comes to this country we will decide
It is just too bad that young man died
It wasn't me that smashed his head
You can't blame me now he's dead

Who Killed Reza Berati?
Why did he die and who is guilty?

Not me said the humble voters
Australian flag wrapped around his shoulders
He should have come the proper way
"Fuck off we're full" is what we say
It's not our fault he was on the run
If he wasn't locked up then more would come
I am sorry that stranger died
If I knew him I would have cried.

Who Killed Reza Berati?
Why did he die and who is guilty?

Not me said the company chairman
Whose corporation ran his island prison
For my stockholders I do my best
Returning profits that they expect
I am not responsible for what happen to him
I am not to blame for every employee's sin
Any inquiry you will see
There are others complicit before it comes to me

Who Killed Reza Berati?
Why did he die and who is guilty?

Not I said the big world leader
Who prosecutes the "war on terror"
I am keeping the world safe for you
It is what leaders are appointed to do
The refugees that have to flee
Are not my responsibility
Don't point your finger at me
He was in prison to keep you free

Who Killed Reza Berati?
Why did he die who is guilty?

Not me said the TV presenter
That politician wrap around their fingers
I reported how they said he died
Anyway they won't let us inside
I believe in the public's right to know
But you can't take cameras where they can't go
I am not responsible for any death
We report the news with what rates best

Who Killed Reza Berati?
Why did he die and who is guilty?

Not me said the guard from G4s
They put our security under stress
It is what I was contracted to do
Cruel and dirty job for you
He should have accepted his fate
Gone back before it was too late
Don't say murder don't say kill
I was doing my job you pay the bill

Who Killed Reza Berati?
Why did he die and who is guilty?

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released March 11, 2014
Phil Monsour + This song references/covers the Bob Dylan song Who killed Davey Moore.

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Phil Monsour Brisbane, Australia

Phil Monsour is a singer songwriter based in Brisbane that sings songs of hope and humanity. He is a committed independent musician with a history of producing music that travels beyond the mainstream to explore complex issues of identity, solidarity and politics. ... more

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