REFUGEES ARE NOT IMMUNE BUT COULD BE ARESTED –REFUGEE BOARD

The chairman of the Refugee Board, Padi Tetteh has disclosed that refugees are not immune to the laws of the country of residence.
He explains that under the United Nations Refugee Convention Laws that say refugees in indulge in criminal activities should not be dealt with. However he explained that regarding the clashed at the Buduburam camp, the police will have to investigate and charge those who attempted to disturb the public peace.
PADI Tetteh made this comment in reaction to about 54 refugees were arrested in the Buduburam Liberia camp in the recent disturbances which authorities have confirmed 5 deaths so far.

Commenting on whether the country can force any refugee out of the country, he explains under the UN convention laws the country can only encourage them to leave the country but cannot force them to leave.