like Governments to review their selection criteria in order to allow for a more liberal interpretation of the principle of family reunion. In addition, all countries should be able to consider refugees who have no links to any third country. A/AC.96/661 page 6 D. Middle East and South-West Asia 30. Since the beginning of 1984, the problem of asylum-seekers of various origins from this region has remained a cause for concern. UNHCR continues to receive urgent requests for resettlement daily. Although UNHCR resettled some 5,500 refugees from this region in 1984, adequate processing arrangements for resettlement have still to be established by certain Governments. The number of refugees who, therefore, choose to depart on their own initiative or by irregular means has increased significantly. The negative impact of refugees "in orbit" or arriving illegally and applying for asylum is felt in almost all countries around the world. 31. The effect of this situation is already visible, and has led to an increase both in the number of refugees awaiting resettlement and in the duration of their stay. The lack of resettlement opportunities is likely to cause problems for the Governments in the region and to encourage refugees to continue to depart through irregular means. E. Vulnerable cases 1. Disabled and medically-at-risk refugees 32. Although a number of refugees resettled under regular procedures are disabled, special consideration is needed for the admission of disabled refugees who would otherwise be barred due to health criteria. UNHCR has requested Governments to increase the number of places reserved for disabled refugees; however, decisions to this effect have yet to be fully implemented. In 1982, a total of 240 disabled refugees registered with UNHCR were resettled, together with their families (a total of 800 persons). In 1983, 295 disabled refugees (969 persons) and in 1984, 302 disabled refugees 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing issues related to refugees and asylum seekers, specifically highlighting the challenges faced by Governments and the UNHCR in processing and resettling refugees, as well as the need for more liberal interpretation of family reunion policies. The text also touches on the theme of vulnerable cases, including disabled and medically-at-risk refugees.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations