Palestinian groups ‘relieved’ after Australia reverses visa cancellations for people fleeing Gaza

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Makeshift tents set up near the border of Egypt as Israeli attacks continue in Gaza on 8 March. Several Palestinians claimed last week that after being granted Australian visas they had escaped Gaza and made it to an airport in Cairo, but were then told their visas were cancelled.Makeshift tents set up near the border of Egypt as Israeli attacks continue in Gaza on 8 March.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup The advocacy group Palestine Australia Relief and Action said it was “so relieved” at the decision for some people. Jana Favero, director of advocacy at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, said advocates understood that several Palestinians had their visas reinstated and others were still under review.

More than 2,000 visas have been issued to Palestinians since the latest conflict began in October last year but fewer than 400 people have arrived in Australia in that period..

 

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