Between January and May 1984 an estimated 1.500 youths between 17 and 25 fled Nicaragua to avoid military conscription. Several thousand Miskitos crossed into Honduras during the year. including 2.000 who fled en masse in April and May. The flow of displaced persons from the north central departments continued due to heavy fighting. Many also left for Costa Rica as fighting continued in the south. Nicaragua has received over 20.000 displaced persons since 1979. nearly all from El Salvador. The Government works closely with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to provide food. clothing. and shelter for these people and attempts to integrate them into society. It does not forcibly repatriate displaced peraons. Section 3.
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