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

Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.

By BBC News - World•Oct 31, 2026, 11:06 PM UTC•1 min read
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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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  • Primary Wire Report: Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.
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Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.

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