Reports Australia cancelled visas of Palestinians fleeing Gaza ‘disgraceful’, advocates say

Amnesty coordinator says move sends mixed messages' to refugees and government should clarify what has happened

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Refugee advocates have urged the government to provide immediate clarity over visas for refugees fleeing the war zone in Gaza, after several Palestinians claimed their visas were cancelled at the last minute as they prepared to board planes.

Amnesty International's national refugee coordinator, Dr Graham Thom, said the government's reported move to cancel visas that had previously been issued doesn't make sense". He said Australia was sending mixed messages" to other refugees trying to flee Gaza.

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