From the Archives, 2001: The Tampa sends distress signals to Australia

Author : News Master Published: August 26, 2019

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In August 2001, a political crisis was sparked when Norwegian cargo ship MV Tampa was refused entry to Australian waters after rescuing asylum seekers from a distressed fishing boat.

from The Sydney Morning Herald National Headlines https://ift.tt/30DKkqq
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