Britain deports Sri Lankans despite torture concerns

21/09/12 07:38 CET

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Twenty-five Sri Lankans have arrived home after being deported from Britain.

Some of them are Tamils and human rights groups fear they could be tortured.

Sixty failed asylum seekers and visa overstayers were due to be sent back, but many won last-minute court injunctions.

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