GungaDin Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 By Andrew Buncombe, Asia Correspondent Friday, 5 February 2010 Thousands of refugees who fled Burma for safety in Thailand after their country's junta launched a military offensive could be forced to return home where they could face torture or even death, campaigners believe. Activists say that up to 3,000 ethnic Karen, who were forced from eastern Burma last summer, could be "voluntarily repatriated" as early as today. While the Thai authorities insist that no one will be forced to return to Burma against their will, they have said that those who want to go home could start returning immediately. It has been claimed that officials have already been putting pressure on some of the refugees. Continued here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/as...es-1889953.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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