The United Nations’ refugee agency has expressed ‘profound concern’ about reports that refugees seeking Australia’s protection are being intercepted and processed at sea.

The Abbott government has refused to confirm or deny Tamil asylum seekers were intercepted trying to reach Australia by boat and reportedly have been or would be sent back to Sri Lanka.

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