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<p>We are aware of recent media reports that asylum seekers have transferred back
across the land border from Greece to Turkey against their will.</p><p>The British
Government recognises the importance of all countries observing their obligations
under international law to uphold the principle of non-refoulement, and remains committed
to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention.</p><p>Our Ambassador visited the border area in
November 2018, and had discussions with the Hellenic Police and representatives of
the Greek Reception & Identification Service about the processing of arriving
migrants.</p><p>Where the UK has concerns about the conditions faced by migrants we
will continue to raise them as part of our regular engagement at Ministerial and official
level.</p><p> </p>
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