The seven Rohingya men to be deported sit as Indian and Myanmar security officials exchange documents before their deportation on India-Myanmar border at Moreh in the northeastern state of Manipur. Reuters
Geneva, October 5
The UN voiced alarm on Friday over India’s deportation of seven Rohingya men to Myanmar despite warnings they could face persecution in a country where the military is accused of genocide against the Muslim minority.
The UN refugee agency said it was “greatly concerned” for the safety and security of the men returned to Myanmar at a border crossing in Manipur.
The UN United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said India had not responded to its request that they assess the men’s claims to international refugee protection in the country. — AFP