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Writers call for the release of Kurdish refugee Behrouz Boochani (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 5, 2019

Dozens of Australian writers have signed a letter calling for the release of Behrouz Boochani from the Manus Island detention centre.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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