Behrouz Boochani has been given refugee status in New Zealand. Photo: SuppliedImmigration New Zealand has confirmed that Behrouz Boochani has been given refugee status in New Zealand. He was detained in Manus Island and in Port Moresby for six years under the Australian government's policy to deter asylum seekers arriving by boat. Behrouz Boochani has been given refugee status in New Zealand. The executive director of Amnesty, Meg de Ronde, said it is wonderful news that Boochani has been given asylum.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 24, 2020 01:30 UTC