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Tag Archives: Cambodia
Nauru and the Philippines
Three days ago, on 6 October, I posted a story ‘Nauru and the Philippines‘. That story carried an unconfirmed report that the Australian government was negotiating with the Philippines government for the transfer of 600 asylum seekers in Nauru to … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, International Affairs, Media, Politics, Refugees, Immigration
Tagged asylum seekers, Ben Doherty, Cambodia, Daniel Hurst, Julie Bishop, Michael-Sainsbury, Nauru, Philippines., The Guardian, UCAnews
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Tuong Quang Luu, AO. Cambodia, a deterrent or an opportunity lost?
My old friend looked straight at the stage with a strong determination, and perhaps, a touch of sadness. Sitting next to him, I sensed that the events of 60 years ago for Bern Brent, were rolling back to him as … Continue reading
Posted in Refugees, Immigration
Tagged Cambodia, Dunera, Hieu Van Le, Refugee Convention, Tuong Quang Luu
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John Menadue. Pity our diplomats.
It is not often that our diplomats in foreign posts receive or need our sympathy in the work they do. But just think of their present plight in defending the Australian Government’s behaviour in foreign policy. What we are seeing … Continue reading