Sudan Deports 30 Young Eritrean Asylum Seekers - UNHCRSeptember 7, 2017 - The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) Deputy Representative for Sudan, Elizabeth Tan, stated that her agency is deeply concerned about reports of the deportation of some 30 young asylum-seekers from Sudan to Eritrea. "Charges of illegal entry are waived in the case of refugees," Tan said. "UNHCR is in contact with the authorities to seek further information on what occurred. Tan's statement points out: "The forcible return of refugees to their country of origin is a serious violation of international refugee law." The 30 young asylum-seekers Tan refers to were deported according to a ruling by the Kassala city court on Monday August 28.

Source: Ethiopian News September 06, 2017 18:45 UTC