THE STATE I'M IN

World Youth Day pilgrims apply for asylum

August 12, 2008
AT least 18 pilgrims who arrived in the country for World Youth Day have applied for asylum.

Most are from African nations, including Zimbabwe, Burundi and Kenya, but there are also some Pakistanis.

The Asylum Seekers Centre of NSW, which is providing assistance to the pilgrims, is struggling to deal with the surge in claims.

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