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.
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Stuff like that is why I did NOT vote for GHWB. That, and the “assault weapon” import ban in ‘89.
Memo to UN: GFY
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.
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.
let’s go with your idea..smile
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.
“We are following those reports with concern, we are still trying to understand what transpired there.” .
What part of “NO” don’t they understand?
Uhhhh,Why don’t you wear those nice blue hemets and come to Texas or San Diego to enforce it?
TXnMA
Coming to a globalist theater near you. This is what the Democrats want for all US citizens.
The answer to the UN is, “These are not refugees. They are unlawful economic migrants who are attempting to game the system.”
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!
Get the UN out of the U.S. NOW!!!
Eff the UN to death.
Whats it going to take to rid ourselves of these UN tinpot lil dictators?!
Screw the UN.
So what.
Everytime this POS organization does something absolutely stupid, which is often . . .
Cut millions from its budget
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