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(A letter from a father of six, after 29 months in detention in Villawood)

Dear Barbara Brewster,

Hi! Thank you for your nice and lovely letter dated 22 march 2001 I am happy to understand that Australia have many compassionate people.

I have spent 29 months in detention away from my wife and 6 children. In fact, I have tried to be strong and patient, but my situation, worries about my helpless family are the problems to which sometimes I can’t resist.

For the last 4 months I am struggling to get rid of this horrible place, which already have damaged my physical, mental and socioeconomical wellbeing.

I am not interested in Australia or any other foreign country, but I had no choice.

Dear Barbara, smile is coming out from hearts and if someone has a damage heart, how he can smile. Anyway, thanks for your encouragement, I will try to do so.

Now I have decided to go back, but there are other refugee who needs help of the public, to fight the unhumane policies of the present Australian government.

If you want to take parts in such fighting, there are organisations like chil-out, and many others. You can contact them by sending email to them.

Best regards,

Dr ____________