Polish Orphans of Tengeru

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Set in 1949, the story revolves around 123 Polish Displaced Persons orphans relocated to Canada from East Africa amid the postwar crisis. Their arrival sparked international controversy as Warsaw accused the International Refugee Organization of kidnapping the children for forced labor in Canadian farms and factories. The narrative highlights the complexities of displacement, the struggle for identity, and the geopolitical tensions of the era, offering a poignant look at the challenges faced by these vulnerable children.