Lives in Limbo: Voices of Refugees Under Temporary ProtectionIn this book, 35 refugees, all temporary protection visa (TPV) holders and mostly from Iraq and Afghanistan, talk directly about their quest for asylum in Australia. They provide poignant details of persecution in their home country, their journey to Australia, prolonged periods of mandatory detention, and life under Australia's controversial temporary protection regime. |
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References to this book
Nationality, Refugee Status and State Protection: Explorations of the Gap ... Savitri Taylor No preview available - 2005 |