Woman stranded on a paradise island. She hasn't been able to return home for three years.
Ruchira Ranasingha, a Sri Lankan woman, is stranded in the Cook Islands after leaving New Zealand due to visa issues. Initially seeking asylum in New Zealand, her application was rejected after she left the country. Now, she cannot return home without a transit visa, which has been denied by both New Zealand and Australia. Desperate to attend her son's wedding, she has offered to return in handcuffs but to no avail. While locals have provided her with shelter and food, her mental health is deteriorating, prompting concern from her family. The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry is involved but has yet to find a solution.
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