WORLD : Viet Repatriation to Resume
From Times Wire Services
LONDON —
Britain’s enforced repatriation of Vietnamese boat people refused refugee status in Hong Kong will resume shortly despite U.S. opposition, government sources said today.
British authorities hope that the move will deter another wave of boat people setting out for Hong Kong in February and March when sea conditions will permit a fresh exodus from Vietnam.
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