1.   They also fear that giving any hint of willingness to accept the migrants will cause an exodus across the narrow river that forms the border.

2.   Australia initially said Indonesia should accept the migrants.

3.   Even before the former colony reverted from British to Chinese rule two years ago, Hong Kong has always accepted migrants from the mainland for family reunions.

4.   Some of its officials have said publicly the repatriation should be delayed, creating the impression here that Albania is balking at accepting the migrants.