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இலங்கையில் சமாதானம் திரும்பி விட்டது இலங்கை தமிழர் அகதிகள் அல்ல - ஐ நா

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இலங்கையில் சமாதானம் திரும்பி விட்டது இலங்கை தமிழர் அகதிகள் அல்ல - ஐ நா

Sri Lankans from North no longer need refugee status - UNHCR 'Human rights and security situation improved'

http://www.priu.gov.lk/news_update/Current_Affairs/ca201007/20100706sri_lankans_from_north.htm

Sri Lankans from North no longer need refugee status - UNHCR

'Human rights and security situation improved'

Given the cessation of hostilities, Sri Lankans originating from the north of the country are no longer in need of international protection under broader refugee criteria or complementary forms of protection solely on the basis of risk of indiscriminate harm, states UNHCR.

The UN Refugee Agency releasing its latest report yesterday 5 July, 2010, titled 'Eligibility Guidelines for Assessing the International Protection Needs of Asylum-Seekers from Sri Lanka', further says that human rights and security situation in Sri Lanka has improved. (http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/49de0b6b2.html)

'In light of the improved human rights and security situation in Sri Lanka, there is no longer a need for group-based protection mechanisms or for a presumption of eligibility for Sri Lankans of Tamil ethnicity originating from the north of the country', UNHCR report states.

The end of the armed conflict and the significantly improved security conditions throughout the country have resulted in a reduction in the number of Sri Lankans seeking international protection in industrialized countries. During the period from January to June 2010, 2,947 asylum applications have been registered – compared to 4,573 applications registered during the same period in 2009 – representing a 35 percent decrease, the report further states.

UNHCR considers that the current situation in Sri Lanka, although significantly improved in the last twelve months, does not yet warrant cessation of refugee status on the basis of Article 1C(5) of the 1951 Convention… Claims by persons suspected of having links with the LTTE may, however, give rise to the need to examine possible exclusion from refugee status, the report states.

'Exclusion considerations under Article 1F of the 1951 Convention may arise in individual asylum claims by Sri Lankan asylum-seekers. Exclusion considerations may be raised in the cases of asylum-seekers with certain backgrounds and profiles, in particular those who have participated in the armed conflict', the report further notes.

The security situation in Sri Lanka had significantly stabilized, paving the way for a lasting solution for hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country’s north and east, the report further states noting the significant progress by the government in resettling IDPs.

'Many of the initial restrictions on the freedom of movement of IDPs have been lifted, and by mid-June 2010, approximately 246,000 persons had left the displacement camps to return to their places of origin or live with host families, relatives and friends. More returns are expected to take place within the coming weeks and months', UNHCR notes, and cites the reasons for delays among other factors, total or partial destruction of their homes, ongoing de-mining operations, land disputes and arbitrary seizure of land belonging to Muslims by the LTTE in the north and east.

UNHCR also states that the relaxation of emergency legislation 'marked a shift towards a peacetime agenda'. Restrictions on the freedom of movement have also been eased as a consequence of the improvement in the security situation, it says.

Noting existing security measures, including military/police checkpoints, UNHCR notes that this is reportedly to prevent the re-establishment of the LTTE by cadres still at large.

The report also states that Sri Lanka has experienced 'significant political developments' during the first half of 2010. It adds, 'some areas of the north such as Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts that had previously been under the control of the LTTE for decades are now governed by the central authorities.' UNHCR also notes the establishment of 'a truth and reconciliation commission mandated to examine the “lessons to be learnt from events” between February 2002 and May 2009'.

Meanwhile, the Australian government is expected to take a tougher approach to border protection when it announces the policy on asylum seekers this week. Australian Cabinet is due to discuss the future of Sri Lankan asylum seekers.

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அப்போ இனி என்ன மூட்டை முடிசுகளை கட்டிகொண்டு மீண்டும் வந்த இடங்களுக்கு போகவேண்டியது தான் ? :rolleyes::lol::)

அப்போ இனி என்ன மூட்டை முடிசுகளை கட்டிகொண்டு மீண்டும் வந்த இடங்களுக்கு போகவேண்டியது தான் ? :D:(:D

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