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STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 27, 2020 • 8 min read

Covid-19 Life on hold for region’s refugees as resettlement shrinks during pandemic

By Tara Abhasakun • Oct 27, 2020
An already lengthy process, refugee resettlement has taken a major hit during the pandemic. With the US and Australia announcing further quota cuts in recent weeks, the chance of a new life for many refugees stuck in Southeast Asia looks slimmer than ever