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Commenting on the operation, the acting Refugee Co-ordinator, Mr Gordon Leung, said he was pleased that no violence was encountered.
He also commended the officers who had conducted the operation for their patience.
"The Government is totally committed to the repatriation of all VMs as soon as possible," he said.
"The future of the VMs in our camps lies in Vietnam."
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Transfer of VMs from High Island Detention Centre today
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The Government announced that a group of about 200 Vietnamese migrants will be transferred from the High Island Detention Centre today (Thursday) in preparation for their return under the Orderly Repatriation Programme.
They will be transferred to Victoria Prison for pre-flight documentation and medical checks prior to leaving Hong Kong in two groups within the next two weeks.
The transfer will be observed by independent monitors.
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Queen's Gurkha Signals take part in Commissioning Parade
Over 60 men from the Queen's Gurkha Signals will take part in a Commissioning Parade at the Prince of Wales Barracks tomorrow (Friday).
During the parade Commander British Forces, Major General Bryan Dutton, will commission Lieutenant (Queen's Gurkha Officer) Bhaktabahadur Sahi and will also present five Long Service and Good Conduct medals.