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.

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