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An exemption finally granted to mother of Akima Garang after being denial eight times to cross border between SA and Victoria

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Source: SBS/Abby Dinham


Angeth has never slept properly since she lost her daughter AKima Garang, I keep talk to her and she told me "my daughter keep coming to knock the door every time and I see her picture I get torn apart". Said Michael Matiop.  My stress level increased ever being rejected exemption to go lay her to rest add many layers of uncertainity not being there as mother to bury my daughter make me feel that I did not fullfil my obligation as a mother  to put my daughter to rest peacefully". Said Elizabeth Dau. 


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