Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia, Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe, Thursday, rejected claims that asylum seekers deported to the island would face human rights abuses and harassment, reports Adaderana.lk.
Responding to questions on the plight of asylum seekers reported to be returned to Sri Lanka, Samarasinghe said that they would face the magistrates court and be released on bail.
“If there is criminal evidence of such people, they would be punished and put through the normal process,” he added.
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Responding to questions on the plight of asylum seekers reported to be returned to Sri Lanka, Samarasinghe said that they would face the magistrates court and be released on bail.
“If there is criminal evidence of such people, they would be punished and put through the normal process,” he added.
UNHRC expresses 'profound concern' over Australia's handling of Tamil asylum seekers (03 July 2014)
SL navy official confirms asylum seekers to be handed back (02 Jul 2014)
Australia silent on fate of asylum seeker boat (30 Jun 2014)
Concern grows for 153 Tamil asylum seekers at sea (29 Jun 2014)
Australia denies asylum seeker boat in trouble (28 Jun 2014)
ATC calls on Australian government to ensure safety of stranded refugees (28 Jun 2014)
Tamil asylum seekers stranded in Australian waters, Abbott deflects questions (27 Jun 2014)