500th day in prison for Ahmed Zaoui

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Alleged terrorist Ahmed Zaoui is today marking his 500th day in custody in a New Zealand prison.

The Algerian was considered a risk to national security when he arrived in the country hoping to be granted refugee status.

Church groups and human rights advocates in Auckland are marking the occasion with a candlelight vigil.

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