An expanded refugee resettlement program for Afghans will be in place within weeks, government officials confirmed Wednesday.
which was first reported by the Star last FridayImmigration Minister Sean Fraser said the delay is due to ensuring that the personal information of the individuals can be protected before the revised rules are published.
Under repeated questioning, he finally acknowledged a policy was on its way, with department officials later saying it would be rolled out “within the next couple of weeks.” Hamdard later told the Star he has been protesting for three weeks, seeking help as his family remains under threat from the Taliban.
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