PETALING JAYA: The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) vows to perform a close and full examination of all facts following the detention of Tamil Tigers members bearing the commission’s cards.
UNHCR spokesperson Yante Ismail said in principle, refugee protection was for those who are in genuine need of international protection when they have been forced to flee their countries due to armed conflict, persecution and serious human rights abuses.
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