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The challenges posed to asylum seekers during the COVID-19 lockdown

Pro Bono and Human Rights Director Jacquie Cassette recently joined Newzroom Afrika to unpack the challenges posed to asylum seekers during the COVID-19 lockdown.

21 Apr 2020 07:36 Minutes TV interview

Pro Bono and Human Rights Director Jacquie Cassette recently joined Newzroom Afrika to unpack the challenges posed to asylum seekers during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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