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CH006568 снове
Increased involvement of first refuge countries in pursuit of, durable solutions.
Action required
In co-ordination with previous policy, undertake discussions with first refuge countries, noting the interest all parties have in deterring non-refugee departures from Vietnam and pointing out that resettlement countries will not be able to go on accepting non-eligible persons. Seek to involve the first refuge countries in efforts to solve this problem in ways which will not provoke international criticism.
Longer term Policies
Screening of Arrivals.
Action required.
Seek agreement with UNHCR and first refuge
Governments for refugee eligibility screening of boat people arrivals to be carried out. Hold those screened out in separate areas.
Return of non-refugees.
Action required
Carry out, in concert with UNHCR and first refuge Governments, negotiations with the SRV on return of non-refugees..
Voluntary repatriation to Vietnam.
Action required.
In co-ordination with previous policy, negotiate with the SRV on implementation of a voluntary
Cases involved would be repatriation program.
principally long term residents of the camps with no claim on resettlement.
Settlement of Residuals.
Action required.
Resettlement countries to undertake co-ordinated effort to resettle residuals in first refuge
camps. Negotiation with first refuge governments
Provide material assistance on their contribution.
to aid local integration.
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