(Audio in Dinka)Tamil family moved to Christmas Island

The Tamil Refugee Council says the community is heartbroken by the Australian government's treatment of a family facing deportation.

The Tamil Refugee Council says the community is heartbroken by the Australian government's treatment of a family facing deportation. Source: AAP

The Tamil family that was facing deportation before a dramatic last-minute reprieve, has been flown to the Christmas Island detention centre. The family's supporters say the surprise night-time transfer from Darwin is "cruel" and is likely to have inflicted trauma.



Share
Follow SBS Dinka

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Dinka-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
(Audio in Dinka)Tamil family moved to Christmas Island | SBS Dinka