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Australian jailed in Myanmar applauded in Parliament

Professor Sean Turnell and his wife Dr. Ha Vu talk with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Turnell, an Australian economist who spent almost two years imprisoned in Myanmar, received a hero’s welcome Thursday at Australia’s Parliament House where lawmakers rose in a standing ovation and the prime minister praised his courage, optimism and resilience. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP) Professor Sean Turnell and his wife Dr. Ha Vu attend Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Turnell, an Australian economist who spent almost two years imprisoned in Myanmar, received a hero’s welcome Thursday at Australia’s Parliament House where lawmakers rose in a standing ovation and the prime minister praised his courage, optimism and resilience. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)