'Disappointing' difference in Australia's responses to those

As the world turns its attention to the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Ukraine, those who fled Afghanistan over six months ago remain desperate for visas.

Refugees and people seeking asylum from Afghanistan rally ro protest outside Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Source: AAP

Former interpreters from Afghanistan and temporary visa holders are urging the Australian government to process their visa applications too, after approvals were fast-tracked for 1,700 temporary visas for those fleeing Ukraine.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports in Tamil with a feature written by Francesca De Nuccio. 

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