UN, rights groups criticize EU draft plan with Turkey

Collective expulsion of foreigners is prohibited under international law, official says

The United Nations and human rights groups voiced deep concerns on Tuesday about the legality of the European Union's plans to send migrants back to Turkey amid fears the country cannot properly provide for them.

EU and Turkish leaders agreed to the broad outlines of a deal that would outsource Europe's refugee emergency. People arriving in Greece having fled war or poverty would be sent back to Turkey unless they apply for asylum.