Posted on 10/29/2014 7:29:54 AM PDT by 11th_VA
Geneva (AFP) - The UN on Tuesday warned Spain over plans to instantly deport migrants who clamber over the border fence into its north African territories, saying Madrid could end up breaking international law.
"UNHCR is concerned over a proposal by Spain to legalise automatic returns of people trying to cross border fences into its enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla," said the UN refugee agency's spokesman William Spindler.
Spindler told reporters that UNHCR understood the "complexity" of border management in the two enclaves, which are tucked into Morocco's Mediterranean coast.
But blanket, on the spot deportations could fall foul of the 1951 Refugee Convention, an international treaty protecting people who flee their homelands, he said.
"UNHCR stresses the importance of permitting access to territory to seek international protection," he said.
The two Spanish cities -- which are the only land borders between the European Union and Africa -- have since 2013 seen a sharp increase in numbers of illegal immigrants aiming to head into Europe itself.
Would-be immigrants stand atop a boarder fence separating Morocco from the north African Spanish enclave
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No nation on earth should have to provide for those illegally invading them. Screw the UN.
Refugees are those who are temporarily fleeing a conflict not those who are seeking to enter a specific country. As soon as they find safety outside of their home country their journey should end. Additionally, as soon as the conflict they were fleeing ends they should go home.
¡Ir al infierno!
The UN has become a third world tyrants club.
Democracy is not the answer, if those voting are predominantly evil despots.
To quote Jerry Brown, "That was then, this is now."
Screw the UN
SPAIN threw the moslems out in 1492, and again in 1611.
Time to do it again or be overwhelmed!
I go-ron-tee you that there are Loony Leftists in Spain welcoming Islamic illegal aliens, and the blacker the better. I will bet many pesetas that Spanish Loony Leftists are LOOKING for Ebola victims as we speak.
PS:
Forget 1492 and 1611. The Muslims plan a Re-ReConquista by the 22C.
ROFLOL !!!
Despite the way these reports get worded, these are Spanish cities.
Tell the UN to shove it.
Obama, STFU!!!
No one expected this Spanish imposition ....
The un should be thrown out of America and have their headquarters in liberia or siera leone. Mainly, they are a cover for various despots and other criminals.
Among the things you can say about the UN:
– They promote UNabashed World Socialism;
– They are comprised of mainly UNdemocratic, UNpopular, UNelected dictatorial regimes;
– Their dictates are UNacceptable to Free people everywhere;
– They are 100% UN-AMERICAN
...and they own millions in parking fines in NYC.
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