The United Nations and human rights groups criticized this decision, stating the refugees faced possible torture or execution upon their return.

Penniless refugees from East Pakistan, the family, like lakhs of others, faced a dark future.

Whatever threat these refugees are facing is implied in the sudden fears and sharp arguments that break out among them.

Hunger and disease are not the only threats the refugees face in Kosovo.

As their numbers increase, the refugees face worsening conditions.

Unlike immigrants, political refugees face the risk of death, imprisonment or persecution in their homeland.

But with money for additional services cut off, Haitian social workers warned that the refugees could face growing isolation and depression.

That was, he thought, the single greatest disadvantage the human refugees faced right now.

The refugees faced prospects of staying years in the camps and ultimate repatriation back to Vietnam.

A human rights group expressed concern that political refugees who are repatriated may face torture and imprisonment in their native country.