Hong Kong immigration authorities arranged a chartered flight to send 68 unsuccessful asylum seekers and illegal immigrants back to Vietnam. Photo: Hong Kong immigration authorities
Hong Kong immigration authorities arranged a chartered flight to send 68 unsuccessful asylum seekers and illegal immigrants back to Vietnam. Photo: Hong Kong immigration authorities

exclusive | Failed asylum seekers left in limbo as countries drag their feet on helping Hong Kong deport 2,000

Some have waited six months to get passports from India, Pakistan and Vietnam consulates, while government source says situation is becoming ‘quite unpleasant’