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Sri Lankan refugees' future uncertain

As Sri Lanka prepares to mark the third anniversary of the end of the civil war, more than 40 refugees in Australia face an uncertain future.

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By Jan Fran

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It's been three years since Sri Lanka's civil war ended with government forces crushing the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam.

As Australia's Sri Lankan community prepares to mark the event, more than 40 Sri Lankan refugees continue to face an uncertain future in Australia.

Days ago Ranjini and her sons were living in suburban Melbourne. Now their home is Sydney's Villawood detention centre. Jeannette Francis has their story.

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