Australian engineer Robert Pether allowed to leave Iraq

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 04:54 · Archive

Iraqi authorities have allowed Australian engineer Robert Pether to leave the country after years of detention.

Iraqi authorities have allowed Australian engineer Robert Pether to leave the country after years of detention. Mr Pether was released from jail last year after serving four years of a five-year sentence but had been restricted from leaving. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the outcome followed persistent advocacy by the Australian government at the highest levels.

How it is being reported

• Australian Robert Pether free to leave Iraq after diplomatic pressureAn Australian man trapped in Iraq has finally been allowed to leave the country and reunite with his family after years of detention.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 04:26
• Australian Robert Pether free to leave Iraq after diplomatic pressureAn Australian man trapped in Iraq has finally been allowed to leave the country and reunite with his family after years of detention.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 04:26

In this story: Robert Pether · Penny Wong · Iraq · Baghdad · Australian government

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