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Statement by the Presidency of the



Subject: Statement by the Presidency of the European Union concerning  the conflict on the Thai/Myanmar border  (finally, pff)

28 February 1997, Statement by the
Presidency of the European Union
concerning the conflict on the
Thai/Myanmar border 

The European Union expresses its concern about renewed violent conflict
on the Myanmar side of the Thai/Myanmar border. The present situation
seriously affects the civilian population. It urges the parties involved to
exercise maximum restraint and to seek non-violent means to resolve their
dispute.

As a result of the conflict large numbers of refugees have again been
crossing the border into Thailand. The European Union appreciates that
the Royal Thai Government has been providing assistance to refugee
populations on its territory for many years, in fulfilment of its humanitarian
obligations.

With regard to the new influx of refugees from Myanmar the European
Union urges the Government of Thailand to apply internationally
recognized norms and standards relating to the treatment of refugees. The
European Union trusts that Thailand will allow all civilians seeking refuge
onto its territory to stay until the underlying causes for their flight have
been removed, and to provide them the necessary protection.
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