Zoeken
Refoulement
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refoulement, gedwongen terugkeer
the illegal practice of forcing the asylum seekers or the refugees to return to the country where they are at risk of prosecution
refoulement
n
Voorbeeld
Human rights organizations condemned the government's policy of refoulement, arguing that it violated fundamental principles of asylum and protection.
The court ruled that the government's actions constituted refoulement and ordered them to cease deportations immediately.
The refugee camp provided a safe haven for those fleeing persecution, ensuring that they were protected from refoulement and given the opportunity to seek asylum.
Despite international condemnation, reports emerged of border officials engaging in refoulement practices, denying asylum seekers their right to seek protection.
The refugee was terrified of being subjected to refoulement, knowing that returning to their home country would mean facing imprisonment or worse.
