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The continuing commitment of the international community on resettlement is the crucial element in the But maintenance of first asylum for Vietnamese boat people. third country resettlement by itself cannot resolve this problem, and may, in some circumstances, compound the problem by encouraging non-refugees to leave their country of origin: Existing arrangements that bold out the prospect of automatic resettlement for all who leave Vietnam is a major pull factor.
Elements in a new comprehensive programme of action Deed to be developed, drawing upon the following ideas :-
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Countries of first refuge need more predictable and Bulti-year resettlement guarantees. The range of third countries of resettlement should be expanded. UNHCR should explore the possibility of fixed long-term annual quotas to be assigned to specific resettlement countries.
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A concrete, predictable and multi-year programme for resettlement of the residual Vietnamese refugee population in the countries of first refuge should be established as soon possible. Priority should be accorded to the processing of long- Provision should also be made for stayer refugee cases. accelerated resettlement to cope with any unexpected upsurge in
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Mechanisms should be developed to determine the claims of new arrivals to refugee status on a regional basis... Those determined not to be bona fide refugees should be repatriated to Vietnam in accordance with international law and established UNHCR procedures. UNHCR is urged to negotiate an arrangement Those who are determined with Vietnam to take back non-refugees. to be refugees should be promptly resettled in a third country.
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A central regional UNHCR holding centre should be established once a site is agreed upon.
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The Orderly Departure Programme for Vietnamese should be expanded and be made to encompass migrants, in addition to the present family reunion and special humanitarian concern This should become the primary mode of departure and eventually the sole avenue for resettlement.
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A commitment should be sought from Vietnam on a Roratorium on organized illegal departures, as well as to abide by the obligation to accept the return of its own citizens. Concerted denarches should be made by all governments concerned on Vietnam in this regard. Concerted pressure should also be applied on Vietnam to cooperate with the international community in the search for durable solutions.
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In view of the dismal record of Vietnam, the UNHCR and the international community should exert greater effort to
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