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UN urges safe, voluntary, dignified repatriation after camp closure left thousands unaccounted
Summary
The Agency official said a February camp closure left thousands' whereabouts unclear and reiterated the Secretary‑General's call for safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation in line with international law.
The Agency official told the Security Council that the February closure of an entire camp has heightened security concerns because the whereabouts of thousands of individuals remain unclear. The official linked those practical concerns to broader questions of accountability and long‑term prevention of resurgence.
The speaker urged that repatriation be carried out safely and voluntarily and in accordance with international law. “This underscores the secretary general's call for safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation conducted in accordance with international law,” the official said. The briefing emphasized that repatriation efforts must be paired with justice, rehabilitation and reintegration programs to reduce future risk.
The official did not provide a precise count of those affected or a timetable for repatriation; those details were described qualitatively in the report and during the briefing.
