"Repatriation, although agreed upon to be voluntary, has in fact not been voluntary. Those who "agreed" to return to Arakan have faced and continue to face severe coercion, including reportedly, physical abuse, deprivation of food rations, confiscation of their money or possessions, arrest and threats. ? Donor governments should express concern that UNHCR Geneva is currently not providing adequate monitoring of the process to return refugees to Arakan and must take action to ensure the voluntary nature of the repatriation is upheld. ? UNHCR should increase protection of the refugees currently in the camps; UNHCR must supply additional staff - at least one per camp - tasked not only with preparations for repatriation, but also focussed on protecting the refugees from a non-voluntary return. ? The Memorandum of Understanding focusses primarily on the short term needs of the refugees and fails to address many of the root causes of their distrust and fear. Because of these circumstances, UNHCR and the Government of Bangladesh should re-evaluate the time frame for repatriation. Refugees should not be returned until their safety can be insured. UNHCR and donor countries should solicit the continued patience of the Bangladesh government. ? UNHCR should arrange for adequate monitoring in Arakan. Their team should be given access to all areas where refugees are returning and be allowed to conduct their monitoring without official escort or official interpreters. ? We urge UNHCR to work with Burmese government authorities to reinstate former land use privileges to those returning. If not applicable, the government should allocate new land in proximity to their former residence. This would help to reassure refugees of the government's good faith commitment. ? UNHCR and the governments involved should be identifying and addressing the special needs of vulnerable and at risk groups both in Bangladesh and Arakan. ? Requests should be made for continued monitoring of both the Bangladesh camps and Arakan by an appropriate additional NGO within the next 2 to 3 months. ? In light of refugee anxieties over the Burmese government's compulsory three month training courses for girls aged 15 to 18 which separates girls from their families, UNHCR should work with the Burmese authorities to eliminate these courses. ? UNHCR and the international community should encourage SLORC to participate in tripartite meetings to facilitate coordination on repatriation policy..."