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International

Queer refugees face uncertain future as Kenya set to close camps

November 22, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

Hundreds of refugees may be forced to return to their dangerous countries of origin.

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National

Celebrities unite to call for release of gay refugee

November 15, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

After fleeing persecution in the Middle East, the man has been locked up in Australia.

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National

Gay Saudi journalists freed from immigration detention

December 17, 2019January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The couple are “jaded towards the Australian government” after their experience.

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National

Greens senator Janet Rice slams treatment of gay Saudi journalists in Australian detention

December 4, 2019December 5, 2019 Jesse Jones

The men have compared their treatment to homophobic oppression in their home country.

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