Concern rising over fate of Rohingya refugees, detained and sent home by India: UNHCR

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The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has voiced ‘great concern’ for the safety and security of seven Rohingya men who have been sent home by Indian authorities, after reportedly being denied access to lawyers, or full consideration of their asylum applications.

Concern rising over fate of Rohingya refugees, detained and sent home by India: UNHCR
October 05, 2018 at 12:33PM : International People Search
October 05, 2018 at 12:33PM

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