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authorities from which they sought to escape would
be
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likely to command
abroad.
assent at home or
(iv) The (public and parliamentary outcry) would probably
be considerable.
(w) It would be simple for hostile propagandists in
the Communist and Third Worlds to depict such
policies as inhumane and racist.
(v) It would be difficult to be sure that the policy
would command the support of the UN bodies
involved.
(vi) If Thailand attempted to return the displaced
Cambodians at this time, the likely results would
be to remove the basic support of the non-
Communist resistance. Khmer Rouge resistance
(probably) with Chinese support, could be strong
enough to destabilise Thailand.
(vii) The large numbers involved would ensure prolonged
press and public attention greater than might be.
expected for expulsion or repatriation of
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individuals.
(x) The fact that so few have opted for repatriation
hitherto suggests that forcible expulsion would
have to be employed. In view again of the large
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