Deportations to Zaire

Resolution number
17
Whereas
  1. The situation in Zaire is acknowledged by both political and human rights experts to be very volatile, with human rights violations and violence rampant in various parts of the country.
  2. There is effectively no central government in control in Zaire at this time.
  3. Canada, recognizing this serious situation, is presently leading a major humanitarian initiative in Zaire and the Great Lakes Region.
  4. A growing number of Zairois (mostly in Montreal) have already received, or will be receiving, departure dates for the near future.
Therefore be it resolved

That the CCR:

  1. Urgently request the Prime Minister of Canada to address this inconsistency in Canadian policy by ordering an immediate suspension of deportations to Zaire.
  2. Request a clarification from the UNHCR on the dangers of deporting people to Zaire at this time.
Subject
Moratoria
Removals
Working Group
Inland Protection