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Sikanyiso Masuku published an article on The Conversation

26 May 2020
26 May 2020

 

The policy and law applying to refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa is largely progressive. But, in practice, they continue to endure hardship and unfair treatment by officials.

theconversation.com

 

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