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Swiss politician: 'Send refugees back after wars'

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 16:49:35 +0200

A leading Swiss politician said people fleeing conflict should only receive temporary protection in Switzerland, calling for a rethinking of the country's approach to asylum seekers in an interview published Sunday.

Swiss back deportation of Sri Lankan Tamils

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:40:00 +0200

Switzerland on Thursday defended the deportation of two asylum seekers who were arrested upon returning to Sri Lanka, saying they were accused of backing Tamil rebels.

Rights groups file complaint against Sri Lanka diplomat

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:17:49 +0200

Two rights groups said Thursday they have brought to Swiss authorities a criminal complaint against a Sri Lankan diplomat and former general, Jagath Dias, over alleged war crimes.