Human Rights Watch urges Thailand to recognize refugee status for Myanmar immigrants

Bangkok : Thailand | Sep 13, 2012 at 7:07 AM PDT

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Human Rights Watch says Thailand should consider granting refugee status to more than 1 million people who have fled from Myanmar and are vulnerable to abuse under their current status. It also suggests the U.N.'s refugee agency be more assertive in certifying that many of those who have left their... FULL ARTICLE AT Myanmar News

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