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Immigration Department repatriates unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants to their places of origin (with photos)

21 September 2022

The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out repatriation operations from September 13 to yesterday (September 20). A total of 45 unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants who were illegal immigrants, overstayers and passengers refused landing were repatriated to their places of origin. The persons removed comprised 33 males and 12 females. Among them were discharged prisoners who had committed criminal offences and had been sentenced to imprisonment.

Depending on the circumstances and needs, the ImmD will continue to repatriate unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants from Hong Kong as soon as practicable through all appropriate measures.

Photo shows a removee being escorted by ImmD officers to depart Hong Kong.

The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out repatriation operations from September 13 to yesterday (September 20). A total of 45 unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants were repatriated to their places of origin. Photo shows a removee being escorted by ImmD officers to depart Hong Kong.

Photo shows a removee being escorted by ImmD officers to depart Hong Kong.

The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out repatriation operations from September 13 to yesterday (September 20). A total of 45 unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants were repatriated to their places of origin. Photo shows removees being escorted by ImmD officers to depart Hong Kong.

Photo shows a removee being escorted by ImmD officers to depart Hong Kong.

The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out repatriation operations from September 13 to yesterday (September 20). A total of 45 unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants were repatriated to their places of origin. Photo shows a removee being escorted by ImmD officers to depart Hong Kong.

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