GOVERMENT,HOUSE,HONG KONG.
FRI 12 JUN 92 11:13
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Q29 What will HKG do if there is major resistance
amongst the long stayers?
A29
The detention centres are relatively stable and
We will try to avoid such problems by
We will of course have
peaceful.
active counselling.
contingency plans ready
to cope with any trouble. kept under review and
Camp security measures are
improvements made as and when required.
030
How can HKG achieve return under conditions of
order, safety and dignity if the returnees put up
resistance?
A30
We
and UNHCR will step up our efforts in
counselling work and reinforce the message that the
future for non-refugees lies in Vietnam, not Hong
the Orderly Repatriation Programme,
returned in accordance with normal
Kong.
Under
they will be
international practice. Every effort will be made to ensure the safety of the returnees and to try to
ensure they go home
the returnees do go
depends on their own today, repatriation
accordance with normal
in a dignified way. Whether
home in dignity ultimately
behaviour. As you can see
18 being conducted in
international rules and the
returnees are now safely on their way home.