Karen Refugees Committee?s 10 points to repatriation

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The KRC?s statement said that 10 key points had to be met in order for a repatriation process to be put in place that did not undermine the lives of refugees: (1) Nationwide ceasefire should be observed, (2) There should be sustainable peace and political conflicts should be settled, (3) Provision of universal human rights must be respected, (4) Relocated areas should be freed from land mines and security should be given a priority, (5) The relocated areas should be suitable for one to support their livelihood; favourable land should be provided adequately for one family, (6) Health certificates, education certificates received should be recognised by the government, (7) We will not tolerate force repatriation; it should be one?s own decision or voluntary return, (8) Adequate preparation should be given to return, (9) Right should be given to the Committee concerned regarding repatriation and allow them to inspect location and collect necessary information, (10) The repatriation can only take place when the concerned organisations, KRC, INGOs, NGOs, UNHCR, and CBOs agree that there is a genuine peace in Burma

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KRC via KIC via BNI

Date of Publication: 

2013-03-26

Date of entry: 

2013-03-27

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English

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