Alex fled civil war into an Australian nightmare with no end. After 16 years, he could not bear it

He escaped violence and chaos in Sri Lanka only to get trapped in a labyrinthine immigration system, never to see his wife and children again Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The view west from Perth’s Kings Park looks out over the Swan River as it runs towards the Indian Ocean. Far beyond the horizon lies Sri Lanka, where one desperate decision changed the course of Alex’s life, leading him to Australia – and ultimately to end it. Continue reading...