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'A Decade of Waiting' : Stories of Tamil Refugees Stranded in Indonesia

The Stories of Tamil Refugees Stranded in Indonesia
The Stories of Tamil Refugees Stranded in Indonesia Credit: AAP Images/EPA/ZIKRI

Hundreds of Tamil refugees in Indonesia have sunk into desperation after waiting up to 10 years to be resettled in other countries including Australia. They are calling for more prompt action on their resettlement. Renuka Thuraisingham has spoken with three Tamil refugees currently residing in Indonesia, who have shared their views and experiences on the issue of resettlement.


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Hundreds of Tamil refugees in Indonesia have sunk into desperation after waiting up to 10 years to be resettled in other countries including Australia. They are calling for more prompt action on their resettlement. Renuka Thuraisingham has spoken with three Tamil refugees currently residing in Indonesia, who have shared their views and experiences on the issue of resettlement.


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