should take a more aggressive role in combating piracy and encouraging rescue at sea. 6. The international resettlement programs for those rescued at sea should be brought into line with normal scheduling of refugee processing. D. How to respond to the continuing arrival of Lao In Thailand and to the Royal Thai Government/United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (RTG/UNHCR) border screening program? 1. The United States should support the Royal Thai Government/UNHCR screening program for Lao arrivals and should press for improved conditions In the holding centers for those awaiting return to Laos. 2. The Thai Government and UNHCR should be encouraged to complete arrangements with the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic for the safe return of those found not to qualify as refugees. 3. U.S. refugees processing should be continued for lowland Lao In Thailand. Future admissions should be consistent with the recommendations in section B above. Immigrant processing should be expedited for those who qualify. 4. The United States and other natior.s should continue to provide adequate support for care and maintenance. including education. of Lao refugees until alternative longterm solutions are in place. 5. Consideration should be given to developing selfsufficiency programs supported by international funding for highland Lao who cannot return to Laos and who do not seek third country resettlement. 6. The UNHCR should be encouraged to expand the voluntary repatriation program to Laos with the cooperation of the Lao Government.
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