The United Nation's Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said it is "deeply concerned" by news that four refugees were returned to Turkey from Kenya. The refugees were repatriated at the request of the Turkish government, Kenya's foreign ministry says.

NAIROBI - Kenya said on Monday said it had handed over four Turkish refugees after accepting an extradition request by Ankara despite Amnesty International raising concerns they could face persecution at home if they were deported.

Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei said the repatriation of the four Turkish nationals abducted in Nairobi was done at the request of their country.

Kenya extradited four Turkish refugees to Turkey, despite Amnesty International's concerns about potential human rights violations. Kenya acted on assurances from Turkey of dignified treatment and emphasized its commitment to protecting all refugees.

Amnesty stated that the refuges had sought the protection of the Kenyan government, and that their abductions underscore the growing concerns about the safety of all refugees and asylum