A recent report, published by The Guardian, stated that as per the UK government's Rwanda-style plans, Lankan refugees seeking shelter from the British-controlled Chagos Islands risk being forcibly deported to a third country.

UK's Rwanda-style plans to deport Lankan refugees to 'third country': Report

A total of 18 Sri Lankan nationals illegally arrived on Indian shores on Thursday and Friday, at different locations in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district. Arriving in three batches, these members belonging to different families had taken the arduous boat ride from the northern and eastern parts to Sri Lanka, to alight on Indian territory, fleeing the severe economic crisis back at home.

18 Sri Lankan refugees reach Tamil Nadu shores, total influx reaches 60

India: 18 Sri Lankan refugees reach Tamil Nadu shores, total influx reaches 60

Sri Lanka is seeking "serious dialogues" with India for repatriation of Lankan refugees living in Tamil Nadu, its envoy Friday said while asserting that his country wants them to be resettled back home with provision of housing and livelihood.

Need serious dialogue for repatriation of Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan envoy

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UK's Rwanda-style plans to deport Lankan refugees to 'third country': Report

18 Sri Lankan refugees reach Tamil Nadu shores, total influx reaches 60

India: 18 Sri Lankan refugees reach Tamil Nadu shores, total influx reaches 60

Need serious dialogue for repatriation of Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan envoy