We also know that camps should be situated away from border areas. We must all reaffirm our commitment to the fundamental principles of asylum and nonrefoulement and consider how to improve the implementation of humanitarian standards. We welcome the news that the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo agreed, during Ambassador Richardson's recent visit, to accept the Team of the Commission of Inquiry named by the Secretary General. Mrs. Ogata has pledged to work on this in concert with African states. She has our support.
Refugees are an international responsibility.
We must all cooperate to lessen the impact of massive influxes of refugees on the countries of asylum through burdensharing. And we cannot place upon it police and security roles that it is not mandated or equipped to do. It must not be made the scapegoat when protection fails. Countries of asylum, with international organizations where appropriate, must ensure that the civilian nature of refugee camps is established and maintained. They must uphold and support respect for humanitarian and human rights principles.