Moments of Permanence - So am I missing something?

From: fred_mouse Date: May 9th, 2011 12:51 pm (UTC) (Link)

If I have understood it correctly, Malaysia is not a signatory to the relevant UNHCR agreement, and thus the rights that the refugees would have under UN law in Australia, they won't get in Malaysia.

(hopefully this makes sense. I have the vague this evening).

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From: sami Date: May 10th, 2011 06:03 am (UTC) (Link)

True, Malaysia is not a signatory, but this doesn't automatically mean they're going to be shot on sight. And the UNHCR has said that this arrangement *is* going to be an improvement on the existing situation. (Additionally, it's been suggested that this will contribute to increasing pressure for Malaysia to *become* a signatory.)

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