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13.
In exceptional cases where the return of an individual or family to the place of origin may prove not to be in the best interest
of the returnee, a suitable alternative place will be identified
upon consultations between the returnee concerned, the SRV and
UNECR. The ultimate choice of the place of installation will be
in accordance with paragraph 3(b) of the Memorandum. However,
lack of decision with respect to place of installation of an
applicant shall not prevent the authorities from issuing
authorisation of return to the country to the applicant
concerned.
14.
In the case of unaccompanied minors under 18 years of age who
return to Vietnam under present arrangements, the SRV
authorities would notify the parent(s), next of kin or guardian,
sufficiently in advance before the date of repatriation.
Parent(s), next of kin or guardian will be encouraged to take
immediate custody of such minors. The principle stated in
paragraph 3(a) of the Memorandum would apply also to parent(s),
With the agreement of next of kin or guardian of such persons.
the SRV, the UNHCR counselling staff may speak to the parent(s),
next of kin or guardian of such minors in order inter-alia to
assess whether the family may be in need of some material
assistance on strictly humanitarian grounds.
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