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At 8 pm, all but 12 of the 192 VMs had been transferred out of the camp to Victoria Prison where they will undergo pre-flight formalities before being returned to Vietnam.
Seven VMs and four CSD officers sustained minor injuries.
As is the practice, the whole operation was observed by independent monitors.
Commenting on the operation, the Refugee Co-ordinator, Mr Brian Bresnihan, said he was pleased that no violence was encountered. He also commended the officers who had conducted the operation for their patience and restraint in what was a difficult situation.
"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."
End/Thursday, November 30, 1995
187 VMs transferred to Victoria Prison
The transfer operation in the High Island Detention Centre had stood down at 9.30 pm tonight (Thursday).
Prison.
All but five of the 192 VMs had been transferred out of the camp to Victoria
End/Thursday, November 30, 1995
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