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How one new Australian overcame obstacles for his citizenship ceremony

New Australian citizen Fadi Albehnonissan

New Australian citizen Fadi Albehnonissan Source: SBS

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27-year-old Fadi Albehnonissan has participated in his citizenship ceremony in the most unlikely of places.

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