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Sri Lankan boats sit anchored at the fishing harbour of Negombo where many have used similar craft to leave the island illegally and travel to Europe, Australia or New Zealand in search of jobs. Sri Lankan navy officials have urged Australia to deport the growing number of boatpeople arriving from their country, saying it was the "best way" to deter people smugglers, a report says

Sri Lankan boats sit anchored at the fishing harbour of Negombo where many have used similar craft to leave the island illegally and travel to Europe, Australia or New Zealand in search of jobs. Sri Lankan navy officials have urged Australia to deport the growing number of boatpeople arriving from their country, saying it was the "best way" to deter people smugglers, a report says