Comments on: Problems escalate for Burma’s refugees

By: Katey Hearth

Katey Hearth — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:19:03 +0000

Miles,

Thailand’s deportation of refugees doesn’t always take place under “official” guidelines/standards. Here’s an example from Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-rohingya-special-report-idUSBRE9B400320131205

By: Miles

Miles — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:31:20 +0000

In reply to Reagan Hoezee. That doesn't admonish your organisation from disseminating misleading articles. My original response didn't contain a question. Instead, may I suggest Mission Network reviews its publishing protocols to weed out irresponsible reporting.

By: Reagan Hoezee

Reagan Hoezee — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:23:06 +0000

In reply to Miles.

Miles,

This article was posted directly from Vision Beyond Borders’ weekly newsletter. You can contact this organization with your questions by email at info@visionbeyondborders.org or by phone at (406) 587-2321.

By: Miles

Miles — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:35:56 +0000

What do you mean “Thailand has discussed sending all the refugees back to Burma in 2017”? Discussed with who? RTG’s external policy position is that any refugee return should adhere to international (UNHCR-based) standards. Please don’t disclose internal RTG considerations and put more pressure on the refugees and their leaders. You’re not doing anyone a favour.

There are currently NINE, not five, refugee camps located on the Thai/Burma border, which hold over 100,000 people altogether.

Get your facts right.