In India, the first-ever deportation of Rohingyas to Myanmar has raised the specter of more repatriations among the 40,000 Rohingyas living in the country as the Hindu nationalist government takes a tougher stand on illegal immigrants. Anjana Pasricha visited refugee camps in the northern Haryana state where Rohingyas, who fled persecution and violence in Myanmar, say they fear for their safety if sent back.
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