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Press Statement
Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 28, 2005


Romania Accepts Uzbek Asylum Seekers

The Department of State welcomes the July 28 decision by the Romanian Cabinet to accept approximately 450 Uzbek asylum seekers on a temporary basis for resettlement processing. The asylum seekers, who had sought initial refuge in the Kyrgyz Republic, will be accommodated in quarters under the auspices of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), which along with the International Organization for Migration will pay for the costs associated with this temporary relocation. The UNHCR will then process the asylum seekers for permanent resettlement outside of Romania.

By agreeing to this temporary relocation on an urgent basis, Romania has once again demonstrated its commitment to support international efforts to assist individuals who seek protection from persecution. Romania deserves the thanks of all those in the international community who are committed to the U.N.’s humanitarian principles.

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