It said plans for this were well advanced. Refugees, it said, could be encouraged to walk to Mongo and Koundou Lengo Bengo, some 51 km north of the Beak. Way stations, manned day and night, and pick-up points could be set up along the evacuation route. Radio Rurale de Guinee has started broadcasting to refugees on the upcoming operation.
Discussions are underway to identify two corridors for the evacuations.
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