It also said the United States recognizes a government's right to defend itself from attacks by terrorist groups, but that it expects both state and non-state actors to comply with international legal obligations.
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By turning away the refugees, China is ''flouting internationallegalobligations'', a spokesman for the rights group said.
"It imposes a chilling effect on free expression in violation of Malaysia's constitution and internationallegalobligations, " the London-based group said on Tuesday.