Tamil refugee claimants fear torture if deported - November 13, 2012




The Current from CBC Radio (Highlights) show

Summary: Britain's high court has halted the deportation of Tamil refugee claimants over concerns that they face torture on their return. A British Human Rights Agency says it has documented ongoing torture by government forces, even though the civil war has ended. That's led to similar calls for reconsideration of those Tamil refugees claiming asylum in Canada. Today, we bring you the story of one man whose Canadian employer is fighting to keep him here.