From Bhutan to Albury: Rimal brothers on life in refugee camps, mental health and literature

Durga Prasad Rimal (L) and Meg Nath Rimal (R). Credit: SBS Nepali/Dinita Rishal

Born in Bhutan and raised in Nepal’s refugee camps for two decades, Meg Nath and Durga Prasad Rimal eventually made their way to Australia, where they now represent the Bhutanese community in Albury, a regional town in NSW bordering Victoria. SBS Nepali spoke with the Rimal brothers about their journey, challenges, mental health, autism, and the challenges faced by second-generation Bhutanese in Australia on the occasion of Refugee Week (June 15 to 21).

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Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.

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