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FRI 12 JUN 92 11:13

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Q29 What will HKG do if there is major resistance

amongst the long stayers?

A29

The detention centres are relatively stable and

We will try to avoid such problems by

We will of course have

peaceful.

active counselling.

contingency plans ready

to cope with any trouble. kept under review and

Camp security measures are

improvements made as and when required.

030

How can HKG achieve return under conditions of

order, safety and dignity if the returnees put up

resistance?

A30

We

and UNHCR will step up our efforts in

counselling work and reinforce the message that the

future for non-refugees lies in Vietnam, not Hong

the Orderly Repatriation Programme,

returned in accordance with normal

Kong.

Under

they will be

international practice. Every effort will be made to ensure the safety of the returnees and to try to

ensure they go home

the returnees do go

depends on their own today, repatriation

accordance with normal

in a dignified way. Whether

home in dignity ultimately

behaviour. As you can see

18 being conducted in

international rules and the

returnees are now safely on their way home.

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