I've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years and can't get a transit visa to fly home

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Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and is seeking to return to Sri Lanka. She says she cannot obtain a transit visa needed to fly home.

🌐 Location: Cook Islands-Sri Lanka — Sources: 5 — First seen: — Last seen:
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