EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT RESETTLEMENT COUNTRIES TAKE
REFUGEES FROM OTHER PLACES OF FIRST ASYLUM IN PREFERENCE
TO THOSE FROM HONG KONG
There is
indication of this from recent departure
rates throughout the region. When questioned as to
reasons for this preference,
resettlement countries tend
to reply that they do not see Hong Kong as priority
because it is British responsibility.
EVIDENCE OF TENSION HOPELESSNESS AND POTENTIAL VIOLENCE
IN THE CLOSED CENTRES
to ensure
fully
As resettlement prospects diminish, refugees' frustration
is bound to increase. Although Hong Kong Government aims
that refugees' needs are provided for as
as possible, and to preserve law and order in the
centres, it is only too wel1 aware that life in closed
camps is unsatisfactory in long term, and
and that other
solutions must be found.