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Govt. to deport 2,115 foreigners

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The Department of Immigration and Emigration is preparing to deport 2,115 foreign nationals who have resided in the country under the protection of the UNHCR at a cost of Rs 60 million.Sixty nine Pakistani nationals and 16 Afghans who were staying in the island without necessary visas were being prepared for deportation yesterday (8). Eighty eight Pakistani individuals, 70 Afghans and 2 Iranians are among the 160 persons residing in SL under UNHCR protection, who have been detained at the Mirihana detention centre.

  

According to the UNHCR report handed over to the Department of Immigration and Emigration on 30 June, there were1,562 foreign nationals residing in the country.The report also states the refugee status would be given to another 308 individuals. According to the Head of Boarder Control and Visa, all flight ticket and food costs of those being deported will be borne by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

A senior official from the investigations division of the Department of Immigration and Emigration stated that while department officials had to face pressure from lawyers and other individuals connected to those being deported during the time of arrests, there have been some instances where their duties had been hampered by these persons.

Already 'On Arrival' visa for Pakistani and Afghan nationals arriving at the country have been cancelled and those wishing to .come to SL must apply for visa ahead of time.Those visas which were applied for before, would be inspected by the State Intelligence Service before being approved.

http://www.seithy.com/breifNews.php?newsID=114583&category=EnglishNews&language=english

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