The article sheds light on the plight of Samad Abdul, a refugee from Pakistan, and the small group of asylum seekers still in Papua New Guinea after enduring Australia's offshore detention regime. Despite being recognized as someone at risk of persecution, Abdul and others like him are left in a state of limbo, unable to leave the host country while facing severe psychological and physical challenges. Their future remains uncertain as they continue to wait for solutions that seem elusive, highlighting the broader issues surrounding asylum policies and human rights.
Samad Abdul, a refugee from Pakistan, highlights the despair of being stuck in Papua New Guinea, stating, "We do nothing, do nothing all day. We just sit here, wasting our lives."
A refugee rights campaigner remarks on the condition of the remaining men in PNG, noting that they are, "broken physically and mentally" after enduring years of isolation and uncertainty.
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