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34.
International reaction is likely to be
mixed. Those countries which have now restricted their
resettlement quotas and criteria ought to support the
proposals but a few outspoken commentators may seek to
secure personal publicity for their opposition.
case, closed camps are the normal accommodation for
refugees elsewhere in the Region. So these proposals
In any
simply put Hong Kong in the same position as the other
South East Asian countries. The UNHCR reaction is
(ie crucial?)
critical. It is essential that no step should be taken
which will alienate UNHCR commitment to Hong Kong's
refugee problem. Although UNHCR opposes in principle
any proposals which do not conform entirely with
U.N. Conventions and Protocols, it accepts the reality
of the situation in Hong Kong and it is judged that it
will accept a decision to introduce closed camps.
& not altogether Financed.
Conclusion
35.
Closed camps on the lines described in this
X
paper are feasible at a cost. That is to say :
(a)
The camps would accommodate new arrivals
from a current date together with certain
others and those not yet landed if Members
so advise. (see paragraphs 5
-
9).
(b) The UNHCR would be provided with access to
refugees on a regulated basis.
(See
paragraph 10).
"(c)