Australia and Malaysia sign ‘refugee’ deal
Human rights lawyers say asylum seekers are getting a raw deal from a new agreement just signed.
Published On 26 Jul 2011
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Human rights lawyers say asylum seekers are getting a raw deal from a new agreement just signed between Malaysia and Australia.
In a bid to deter asylum smugglers, Australia will resettle four thousand registered refugees and Malaysia will receive 800 asylum seekers from Australia.
Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi has more on the controversial pact.
Source: Al Jazeera