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Genetic tests for UK asylum seekers draw criticism
LONDON - Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality, drawing criticism from scientists and provoking outrage from rights groups.
Nations:U.K. Pakistan Kenya Afghanistan Uganda Ethiopia People:Gordon Brown Source:(AP)
2009-11-06
Thailand accused of mistreating Muslim refugees
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Hundreds of Muslim refugees from Burma (Myanmar) are feared missing or dead after Thai troops forced them onto boats without engines and cut them adrift in international waters, according to human rights activists and authorities in India who rescued survivors. The revelations have shone a spotlight on the Thai military's expulsion policy toward Muslims it sees as a security threat.
Nations:Thailand Myanmar Malaysia India Cambodia People:Abhisit Vejjajiva Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2009-01-26
Ben Affleck, Mick Jagger join forces to help Congo refugees
GENEVA (AFP) - US actor Ben Affleck and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger have unveiled a film they hope will raise awareness about refugees hit by the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nations:Congo People:Ben Affleck Mick Jagger Source:(AFP)
2008-12-17
Children separated from parents by Congo violence
KIBATI, Congo - Rebecca Nyiringindi scanned the sprawling refugee camp in eastern Congo, searching for just one person among the thousands of hungry and homeless.
Nations:Congo Source:(AP)
2008-11-13
UN says Congolese troops raped, pillaged
GOMA, Congo - Hundreds of Congolese soldiers rampaged through several villages in eastern Congo, raping women and pillaging homes as they pulled back ahead of a feared rebel advance, the U.N. reported Tuesday.
Nations:Congo Rwanda People:Ban Ki-moon Source:(AP)
2008-11-11
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