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 were the conditions like for Hazaras in Pakistan upon the narrator's return?

Discuss the risks associated with the journey taken by the narrator and other asylum seekers.

What was the outcome of the narrator's escape from the detention center?

How does the narrator's story reflect the broader issues faced by asylum seekers?