HONIARA (AFP): The Solomon Islands said it will repatriate hundreds of students stranded in the Philippines despite fears their return will torpedo the Pacific nation's rare coronavirus-free status.
More than 400 students have been stuck, with many complaining of difficult conditions, since the island nation closed its borders in March.
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