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Monitors' report submitted to Chief Secretary
The monitors appointed to observe the transfer of Vietnamese migrants selected for the Orderly Repatriation Programme from the High Island Detention Centre's North and South camps to its Security Unit today (Wednesday) have submitted their report to the Chief Secretary.
The four monitors comprised two non-official Justices of the Peace, Mr Michael Chan Hung-kee and Mr Justein Wong Chun; and representatives from two non-government organisations, Ms Harriet Sewell from Christian Action and Mr Thierry Taveaux from Medecins Sans Frontieres.
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VMs transferred in preparation for repatriation
A total of 110 Vietnamese migrants (VMs) at High Island Detention Centre (HIDC) were this (Wednesday) morning transferred to the Security Unit of the Centre in preparation for their return to Vietnam under the Orderly Repatriation Programme.
The VMs began packing their belongings early this morning in preparation for the transfer and by about 9.50 am all VMs were accounted for and processed.
The group, together with another 140 VMs who presented themselves voluntarily for transfer yesterday (Tuesday), will be processed for pre-flight documentation and medical checks prior to their repatriation on December 17.
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