Voice of America: UN Urges Thailand Not to Deport Rohingya Migrants

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UN Urges Thailand Not to Deport Rohingya Migrants Jan 3rd 2013, 10:14 The United Nations refugee agency is urging Thailand not to deport a group of Rohingya Muslim boat people, saying they could be in danger if they are sent back to Burma. UNHCR spokesperson Vivian Tan says that the group, which is allegedly fleeing sectarian violence and persecution in Burma's western Rakhine state, may be subject to punishment upon their return. "We're strongly advocating that they shouldn't be sent back," says Tan. "We're worried they may be ... Media files: 32523F3D-485F-4353-A57C-5629D78640B9_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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