UN panel of human rights experts asks for forced return to be halted while asylum seeker’s case is consideredThe United Nations committee against torture has advised the Australian government not to deport a Sri Lankan man,citing concerns he might be tortured upon return.
The Geneva-based committee of 10 independent human rights experts has issued an interim degree formally requesting Australia not to return the man while his case is considered. Related: Fast-track assessment fundamentally unfair to refugees, high court told Related: Barnaby Joyce says recent Zealand should 'back off' on offer to resettle refugees Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com