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U.N. reaffirms refugees' right to seek asylum in U.S.
Yahoo! News ^ | November 27, 2018 | Stephanie Nebehay,Reuters

Posted on 11/28/2018 2:50:27 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

GENEVA (Reuters) - Asylum seekers at the Mexican border fleeing violence or persecution are entitled to lodge claims in the United States to obtain sanctuary there, U.N. agencies said in a fresh attempt to shield migrants from tough U.S. immigration policies.

United Nations officials have repeatedly urged Washington to ensure asylum seekers are protected, but U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Mexico should send migrants seeking asylum in the United States back to their home countries.

U.S. authorities fired tear gas canisters toward migrants in Mexico - near the border crossing separating Tijuana from San Diego, California - on Sunday when some rushed through border fencing into the United States. Mexico's foreign ministry presented a diplomatic note to the U.S. government on Monday calling for a "full investigation".

After Trump signed an order limiting asylum rights earlier this month, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said the United States must make sure anyone fleeing violence or persecution can get protection "without obstruction".

UNHCR spokesman Babar Baloch, asked on Tuesday about U.S. forces firing tear gas at migrants, told a Geneva news briefing:

"We are following those reports with concern, we are still trying to understand what transpired there."

Border management is "a sovereign prerogative of national governments", but border security and international protection for refugees are not mutually exclusive, he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Government; Mexico; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; asylum; illegals; un
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Stuff like that is why I did NOT vote for GHWB. That, and the “assault weapon” import ban in ‘89.


41 posted on 11/28/2018 3:27:32 PM PST by backwoods-engineer (Enjoy the decline of the American empire.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Memo to UN: GFY


42 posted on 11/28/2018 3:32:10 PM PST by Mouton (The media is the enemy of the people.)
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To: Jim Robinson

I would tell them that all our contributions are halted and will continue to be halted until they agree to stop trying to influence our immigration policies. In writing.


43 posted on 11/28/2018 3:33:23 PM PST by Metrobank
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

And who is the U.N. to announce that they are setting policy for the U.S.? And are they prepared to PAY for all the expenses racked up by these human parasites and reimburse the U.S. for any damages caused by this human trash? U.S. OUT of the U.N., and U.N. OUT of the U.S. Let them go plan their little anti-Israel cabals and such out in the middle of a jungle or a desert on some forgotten island.


44 posted on 11/28/2018 3:33:45 PM PST by EinNYC
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To: HighSierra5

let’s go with your idea..smile


45 posted on 11/28/2018 3:34:49 PM PST by aces
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The UN is right, folks surely may apply for asylum. What they cannot do is illegally enter and then apply. Same as in any other country.


46 posted on 11/28/2018 3:35:07 PM PST by Manly Warrior (US ARMY (Ret), "No Free Lunches for the Dogs of War")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

47 posted on 11/28/2018 3:35:12 PM PST by Jim Noble (Freedom is the freedom to say that 2+2 = 4)
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To: SES1066

“We are following those reports with concern, we are still trying to understand what transpired there.” …………….

What part of “NO” don’t they understand?


48 posted on 11/28/2018 3:35:35 PM PST by DaveA37
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Uhhhh,Why don’t you wear those nice blue hemets and come to Texas or San Diego to enforce it?


49 posted on 11/28/2018 3:39:26 PM PST by Renegade
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To: Jim Noble

TXnMA
 

50 posted on 11/28/2018 3:40:58 PM PST by TXnMA ("Allah": Satan's current Alias | "Barack": Satan's minion | "Muslims": Satan's useful idiots...)
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To: Jim Robinson



51 posted on 11/28/2018 3:43:18 PM PST by Chode ( WeÂ’re America, Bitch!)
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To: IronJack

Coming to a globalist theater near you. This is what the Democrats want for all US citizens.


52 posted on 11/28/2018 3:44:40 PM PST by dhs12345
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The answer to the UN is, “These are not refugees. They are unlawful economic migrants who are attempting to game the system.”


53 posted on 11/28/2018 3:49:01 PM PST by sphinx
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Well, if the U.N. says it to be so, we had better get in line and obey the new world order or some really bad shit will come down on us for sure!


54 posted on 11/28/2018 3:51:58 PM PST by Baynative ("A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." - John Barrymore)
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To: dhs12345
Coming to a globalist theater near you. This is what the Democrats and Bush League Republicans want for all US citizens.
55 posted on 11/28/2018 3:54:28 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here of Citizen Parents__Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Get the UN out of the U.S. NOW!!!


56 posted on 11/28/2018 3:59:00 PM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Boycott The NFL! Molon Labe! Oathkeeper)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Eff the UN to death.


57 posted on 11/28/2018 3:59:32 PM PST by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

What’s it going to take to rid ourselves of these UN tinpot lil’ dictators?!

Screw the UN.


58 posted on 11/28/2018 4:02:31 PM PST by TADSLOS (Six out of seven dwarfs arenÂ’t happy.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

So what.


59 posted on 11/28/2018 4:03:23 PM PST by Freeport (The proper application of high explosives will remove all obstacles.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Everytime this POS organization does something absolutely stupid, which is often . . .

Cut millions from its budget


60 posted on 11/28/2018 4:03:40 PM PST by A_Former_Democrat ("Mods/Indies/Dems/Non-voters" JOBS or MOBS? Are CRAZY DIMS REALLY who you want BACK in POWER?)
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