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<p>We are clear that any repatriation of refugees must be safe, voluntary, dignified
and meet international humanitarian principles and standards. We agree with the UN
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) that the conditions for such repatriation do
not yet exist in Rakhine.</p><p>Following recent reports of potential repatriations,
we worked closely with the UNHCR, and engaged with the Governments in Bangladesh and
Myanmar to underline that returns must be safe, voluntary and dignified. We welcome
Bangladesh's continued commitment to the principle of voluntariness and note Myanmar's
acknowledgement that some Rohingya have a right to return. We will continue to make
representations to the Governments of both Bangladesh and Myanmar.</p>
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