Melissa Fleming
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
For reasons of confidentiality and protection, we will not in a position to comment on the details of the meeting or the outcome.
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
The principle of non-refoulement is recognized as customary international law, and is also enshrined in Thailand’s other treaty obligations.
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
UNHCR has been following developments closely and immediately sought access from the Thai authorities to meet with Rahaf to assess her need for international protection.
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
Our Bangkok protection team is meeting with @Rahaf84427714 now.
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
UNHCR consistently advocates that refugees and asylum seekers – having been confirmed or claimed to be in need of international protection – cannot be returned to their countries of origin according to the principle of non-refoulement.
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
Non-refoulement is an international principle that prevents States from expelling or returning persons to a territory where their life or freedom would be threatened.
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
Breaking: The Thai authorities have granted UNHCR, @Refugees access to Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun at Bangkok airport to assess her need for international refugee protection and find an immediate solution for her situation.
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 07/01/2019
@rahaf84427714 Dear Rahaf, my @refugees colleagues are at the airport now and are seeking access to you!
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Melissa Fleming
@melissarfleming - 04/01/2019
Staggering numbers of Nigerians forced to flee & in need https://t.co/2SsiI3wStr
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