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Hazaras push for future ‘without fear’

The Hazara Genocide Memorial event was organised by the Hazara Cultural Association, whose members controversially proposed to rename Afghan Bazaar precinct in Thomas Street, Dandenong as Little Bamiyan. HCA president Barat Batoor says it’s crucial for the wider community to learn of the history of…

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