Archive · 30 May 2025

Sri Lankan Refugee Detained Upon Return to Jaffna

Sri Lankan Refugee Detained Upon Return to Jaffna

Imagine a grandpa from Sri Lanka who lived in India as a refugee because of a war.

He came back home to Jaffna but got in trouble because he didn't have the right paperwork.

Even though he had permission from the UN, the government put him in jail for a week.

Some people are worried that this will scare other refugees who want to come home.

A government official said it was a misunderstanding of the law and that they will fix it.

Over 700 refugees have already returned without issues.

Now, people are working together to create a clearer plan to help refugees come back and start their lives again.

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