Australian Robert Pether writes emotional letter from Iraq jail urging nation not to forget him

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In short: Australian man Robert Pether, who is detained in Iraq, has written a letter calling for Australia to advocate for his release. Australian man Robert Pether, who is detained in Iraq, has written a letter calling for Australia to advocate for his release. Mr Pether says he feels "abandoned" by the government and worried he will not survive his time behind bars. Mr Pether says he feels "abandoned" by the government and worried he will not survive his time behind bars. Foreign Minister Penny Wong's office says the government has consistently advocated for Mr Pether's rights and welfare. Jailed...