TED: My desperate journey with a human smuggler | Barat Ali Batoor

The transcript narrates the story of a Hazara individual born in exile due to persecution in Afghanistan. It details the historical oppression of Hazaras, the individual's work as a documentary photographer, and the threats faced, leading to a return to Quetta. The worsening conditions in Quetta prompt a dangerous journey to seek asylum in Australia. The narrative covers the perilous journey through Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the challenges faced in detention, and eventual resettlement in Australia. The story highlights the struggles and risks asylum seekers endure and reflects on the politicization of asylum issues.

What historical event led to the forced migration of the narrator's family from Afghanistan?

• The rule of King of the Roman

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The American Civil War

• The French Revolution

What was the subject of the important story the narrator worked on as a documentary photographer?

• The Hazara cuisine

• The dancing boys of Afghanistan

• The wildlife of Afghanistan

• The architecture of Kabul

Why did the narrator have to leave Afghanistan after his story was published?

• He wanted to study in Australia

• He received a job offer abroad

• He was threatened with death

• He was invited to a conference

What change occurred in Quetta that affected the Hazara community?

• It turned into a dangerous city

• It became a tourist destination

• It became a financial hub

• It was declared a UNESCO site

What was the narrator's main reason for choosing Australia as a destination for asylum?

• It was financially feasible for his family

• It was the closest country

• It was the only option available

• It had the largest Hazara population

What happened to the narrator's roommates during their journey to Christmas Island?

• They decided to return to Indonesia

• Their boat sank and only one survived

• They were rescued by a helicopter

• They reached safely

How did the narrator and others try to attract attention when their boat was in distress?

• By waving lifejackets and whistling

• By using flares

• By lighting a fire on the deck

• By sending a radio signal

What did the narrator lose when he slipped into the water?

• His wallet

• His passport

• His camera

• His shoes

How did the narrator escape from the detention center in Indonesia?

• By climbing a tree and scaling a wall

• By bribing the guards

• By disguising himself as a guard

• By digging a tunnel

What was the outcome for the narrator after his documentary was recognized?

• He was deported back to Afghanistan

• He was resettled in Australia

• He was granted asylum in the USA

• He was imprisoned in Indonesia