@Sulliview Unlike migrants, refugee rights are governed by global treaties. Many countries are breaking international law. Term is crucial.
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@Sulliview He escaped Sudan's war, trekked a continent, survived a dinky boat & walked 30 dark miles undersea. He deserves correct term.
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@zeynep@BrianSJ3@Sulliview@nytimes but isn't the classification deemed so if the person asks for rescue? Or is it de facto? -
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@zeynep@BrianSJ3@Sulliview a refugee flees violence--an asylum-seeker asks for permanent status in a new country.
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