| BHUTANESE REFUGEES: Clinton’s Unfinished Business
Brussels & Washington D.C.: Well Done, But We Won't Sit Quiet
There is no question now that the Bhutanese refugees problem has been internationalized, much to Nepal's relief. Only time will tell if Bhutan and Nepal will keep up to the praises and expectations of the United States and the European Union, major contributors in maintaining the camps in Eastern Nepal.
• Clinton authorizes $22 million for Bhutanese and the Balkan refugees (Original White House document, Jan 17/01)
• EU: We will closely follow the work of the Ministerial Joint Committee and the Joint Verification Team (Original EU document, Jan 12/01)
• US: As a major contributor, we plan to work with both countries for the just resolution of the humanitarian problem (Original US document, Jan 10/01)
US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Karl Inderfurth visits the region. Bhutan refugees seen as Clinton’s unfinished business.
• US attempt to settle refugee issue in Nepal, HindustanTimes, Dec 02/00
• U.S. backs Nepal on refugees, urges security for Tibetan refugees, UPI Dec 02/00
• U.S. Urges Nepal, Bhutan to Resolve Refugee Problem, IWorld, Dec 01/00
• US appeals over Bhutan refugess, BBC, Dec 01/00