Up to 200 refugees to leave Manus Island and Nauru for United States in January
by Michael Koziol
SMH – 15 December 2017
Close to 200 refugees on Manus Island and Nauru have been accepted for resettlement in the United States in a significant progression of the deal struck by Malcolm Turnbull and former US President Barack Obama.
Fairfax Media understands about 130 people on Nauru, including families, and about 60 men on Manus Island, have received final approval to go to the US. Refugee advocates expect the refugees to fly out in January.
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