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With reference to Khao I Dang, Mr Walzer reported part of Khao I Dang was reserved for use as an evacuation site for the population from Red Hill. This move. required the transfer of 5,200 people into khao I Dang proper. The move was carried out fairly quickly efficiently. The refugees were very industrious within two weeks most of the refugees had moved the temporary shelters into houses they built. move affected quite a number of voluntary agencies who had to leave some of the infrastructure of their programs behind and Mr Walzer thanked the voluntary agencies for their cooperation and coordination under the circumstances. As UNHCR has discussed with the Chairman of the CCSDPT, in coming weeks UNHCR will be trying to help the agencies affected by this move So their programS are not severely affected. To the extent necessary, new buildings will be erected to accommodate these activities. Mr Walzer reported that certain issues such as water supply and sewerage will have to be addressed by UNHCR, UNBRO and agencies concerned, but rational solutions to ensure minimum effects on each other's operations will be sought.
The security situation in and beyond Khao I Dang remains a serious concern to UNHCR and sister agencies. Mr Walzer reported a meeting had been held about 10 days ago with Supreme Command on the security situation where these concerns were expressed. UNHCR also hopes to have other meetings, both in Bangkok, and in Khao I Dang with Task Force '80 to determine ways to ameliorate the situation. Mr Walzer called for suggestions from the voluntary agencies on this issue. Mr Walzer reported that some agencies have taken temporary measures but it is hoped these measures will be lifted soon as the situation has stabilised to some extent in the past two or three days. Mr Walzer reported that the UNHCR had not felt that the situation had been reached in which UNHCR could give advice to all of the voluntary agencies working in Khao I Dang because each agency had been affected in a different way. However, the UNHCR fully appreciated the measures which had to be taken by some agencies to protect their staff. Hopefully the security situation can be improved in Khao I Dang in cooperation with the
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With regard to the agreement for 1985 programs, there are a number of issues which the Thai Government wishes thoroughly discuss with UNHCR. Mr Walzer reported progress has been made in recent days with the number of issues having been narrowed down considerably. Both UNHCR and MOI have the same interests in getting the administrative aspects of the agreement completed as possible. Mr Walzer appealed to voluntary agencies operating under sub-agreements to continue to be patient and assured the meeting that this matter is receiving the full attention of the UNHCR and MOI and informed the Committee that further meetings have been arranged for mid-February.
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