Government urged to increase refugee intake from Afghanistan

A new wave of violent attacks has erupted against Afghanistan’s Hazara people, as western forces continue to withdraw from the country and more districts fall to the Taliban.

A Hazara refugee family in Batam, Indonesia. Source: Supplied/Esmatullah Hasani

 

SBS News asked the Department of Home Affairs if it would make such a commitment.

 

A Department spokesperson said: “Individuals who arrive lawfully in Australia, seek asylum and are found to engage Australia’s non-refoulement obligations may be granted permanent protection, subject to fulfilling relevant visa criteria.”

 

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