Tampa affair
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tampa-affair-298-1832427
title:
Tampa affair
text:
In late August 2001, the Howard government of Australia refused permission for the Norwegian freighter MV Tampa, carrying 433 rescued refugees and 5 crew, to enter Australian waters. This triggered an Australian political controversy in the lead-up to the 2001 federal election, and a diplomatic dispute between Australia and Norway. When Tampa entered Australian waters, the Prime Minister ordered the ship be boarded by Australian special forces. This brought censure from the government of Norway,
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2001 Australian political crisis and diplomatic dispute with Norway
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_affair
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2024-04-04T01:39:17Z
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