Asean parliamentarians say authorities at Myanmar border must protect those fleeing violence
A photo taken and released on Tuesday by the Royal Thai Army shows people from Myanmar crossing the Moei river to return to Myanmar from Mae Sot district in Tak province. (Photo: Royal Thai Army via AFP)
Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia have condemned a recent decision by Thai authorities to hand over three Myanmar opposition fighters, one of whom died after being shot while the fate of the other two remains unknown.
“For far too long, the Thai authorities have been forcing asylum seekers and refugees back to Myanmar where they are at risk of persecution. This is a clear violation of international human…
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