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May 15, 2017

Hong Kong: Families Who Sheltered Edward Snowden in 2013 Face Deportation
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In Hong Kong, three families who offered refuge to NSA whistleblower
Edward Snowden when he was in hiding in 2013 are facing possible
deportation after their asylum claims were rejected. The families are
from Philippines and Sri Lanka. Their lawyers say Hong Kong authorities
intentionally targeted the three families for expedited immigration
screening.


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