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What principle in refugee law prohibits returning a person to a country where they face serious threats to life or freedom?
- Extradition
- Repatriation
- Deportation
- Non-refoulement
Answer
D. Non-refoulement
Solution
Non-refoulement is a cornerstone principle protecting refugees and asylum seekers from being sent back to danger.
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