forcible repatriation
Frequency: 5.21.5 per million words
The act of sending someone back to their own country against their will.
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- The treaty explicitly prohibits the forcible repatriation of refugees.
- The government faced strong condemnation for its policy of forcible repatriation.
- Human rights groups condemned the government's plan for forcible repatriation.
- Human rights organizations are actively campaigning against forcible repatriation of asylum seekers.
- They faced threats of forcible repatriation if they remained undocumented.
- Many refugees fear forcible repatriation to countries where their lives may be at risk.
- The court ruled that any forcible repatriation would violate international law.
- International law generally prohibits forcible repatriation if it endangers individuals.
- In the 1990s, thousands were subjected to forcible repatriation.
- Reports indicated that the authorities were preparing for a large-scale forcible repatriation operation.
- The agency has never authorized forcible repatriation under its current guidelines.
- Activists called for an end to the forcible repatriation of migrants at the border.
- We strongly oppose the proposed policy of forcible repatriation.
- The historical record shows numerous instances of forcible repatriation during wartime.
- Journalists reported that families had been targeted for forcible repatriation at night.
- They are seeking legal protection to prevent their forcible repatriation.
- If enacted, the bill could enable forcible repatriation in emergency situations.
- The UN special envoy highlighted the severe consequences of forcible repatriation.
- After international pressure, officials halted the planned forcible repatriation.
- Critics argue that such forcible repatriation violates fundamental human rights.