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Report criticises Australia over forced seperation of refugee families

Refugee Esmat Ansar says half her body remains in Iran

Refugee Esmat Ansar says half her body remains in Iran Source: SBS

The Australian government has been accused of a "strategic, deliberate and coercive campaign" to separate refugees from their families and prevent them from reuniting in Australia. A new report by the Human Rights Law Centre says family separation has been used as a tool to punish and deter refugees seeking safety in Australia.



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