Opposition immigration spokesman in New Zealand claims Kurdish refugee was let into the country only because he had ‘political friends’ in government
Jacinda Ardern has denounced as “offensive” a suggestion that Behrouz Boochani benefited from a politicised process when gaining access to New Zealand, where he is reportedly bidding for asylum.
“The claims that have been made here are an insult to New Zealand’s immigration system, and also to the integrity of parliamentarians,” the prime minister told reporters on Monday.
The opposition immigration spokesman, Stuart Smith, made the sensational claim while questioning the government over the whereabouts of the acclaimed author and refugee.
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