To the Royal Government of Thailand
1. To give protection to Shan civilians along the Thai-Shan border by allowing them to cross the border into Thailand and to access refugee camps and UNHCR.
2. To allow Shan asylum seekers access to humanitarian aid agencies based in Thailand.
3. To exercise particular caution in relation to the deportation of Shan migrant workers as many are genuine refugees.
4. To not repatriate Shan women into the hands of the Burmese army.
5. The
governments of Thailand and Burma should allow the international community
and UNHCR to participate in any discussions, negotiations and/or repatriation
programs involving Burmese migrants. Such discussions must address the
root causes for the outflow of migrant workers.