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Sikh teen seeks Japanese citizenship

Gursewak Singh (front right)

Gursewak Singh (front right) Source: SBS

It's one of the wealthiest nations in the world yet Japan rejects 99 per cent of the asylum applications it receives, leaving many applicants in limbo. Most asylum-seeker children born in Japan live without citizenship. Now, one teenager - Gursewak Singh is fighting for recognition. Tune in to this feature presented by Anita Barar


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By Naomi Selvaratnam

Presented by Anita Barar

Source: SBS



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It's one of the wealthiest nations in the world yet Japan rejects 99 per cent of the asylum applications it receives, leaving many applicants in limbo. Most asylum-seeker children born in Japan live without citizenship. Now, one teenager - Gursewak Singh is fighting for recognition. Tune in to this feature presented by Anita Barar



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