Up to 60 Sri Lankan Tamils are being deported from the UK on an overnight charter flight, despite warnings they may face torture on their return.
UK officials say those being sent back include failed asylum seekers and visa overstayers.
The flight departed from the UK late on Wednesday, despite last-minute legal pleas against the deportation.
The Sri Lankan government says those being sent back will not be mistreated.
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But human rights groups such as Freedom from Torture and Human Rights Watch argue that Tamil people either linked or perceived to be linked to the Tigers - at any level - are at risk if they return.
One Tamil man due to be sent back told the BBC: "Instead of getting killed there I would far rather commit suicide in the UK." Full story...
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UK officials say those being sent back include failed asylum seekers and visa overstayers.
The flight departed from the UK late on Wednesday, despite last-minute legal pleas against the deportation.
The Sri Lankan government says those being sent back will not be mistreated.
(...)
But human rights groups such as Freedom from Torture and Human Rights Watch argue that Tamil people either linked or perceived to be linked to the Tigers - at any level - are at risk if they return.
One Tamil man due to be sent back told the BBC: "Instead of getting killed there I would far rather commit suicide in the UK." Full story...
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