The Swiss refugee authorities say deportations of rejected Tamil asylum seekers to Sri Lanka have been temporarily suspended following reports of arrests and international criticism of the military’s increasing influence on the country’s leadership.
The move was taken to avoid further arrests of Tamils upon their return from Switzerland, according to the Federal Migration Office.
A spokeswoman said the Swiss embassy to Colombo was mandated to investigate the fate of two Tamils who were repatriated recently. Among them is a man, who was politically active while he and his family lived as asylum seekers in Switzerland.
Human rights groups have launched a petition calling for an end – not just a temporary suspension – to deportations to Sri Lanka.
The Swiss chapter of Amnesty International accused the Sri Lankan government of using harsh measures to crack down on suspected political opponents. Full story...
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The move was taken to avoid further arrests of Tamils upon their return from Switzerland, according to the Federal Migration Office.
A spokeswoman said the Swiss embassy to Colombo was mandated to investigate the fate of two Tamils who were repatriated recently. Among them is a man, who was politically active while he and his family lived as asylum seekers in Switzerland.
Human rights groups have launched a petition calling for an end – not just a temporary suspension – to deportations to Sri Lanka.
The Swiss chapter of Amnesty International accused the Sri Lankan government of using harsh measures to crack down on suspected political opponents. Full story...
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