Colomoncagua camp in Western Honduras, a symbol of the consistently intractable refugee situation in Central America during the 1980s, had been voluntarily repatriated. 24. Notwithstanding such encouraging developments, it was essential - as several representatives had pointed out - for UNHCR to remain vigilant. He took note of the comments made earlier by the representative of the International Council of Voluntary Agencies that the Office had a responsibility to monitor the safety of the returnees in their communities of origin. It would, indeed, be wrong to assume that implementation of the durable solution, repatriation, meant that the difficulties faced by the refugees were over. On the contrary, they often found themselves on their return in a situation of desperate poverty. Support from the international community to deal with that human problem remained necessary. He could assure the non-governmental organizations involved that UNHCR would co-operate closely with them to ensure the safety and promote the reintegration of returnees in their home countries. 25. Many representatives had likewise referred to the positive trends in the CIREFCA process. UNHCR was very encouraged by the progress made in the year following the Conference. All the seven affected countries of the region had created national follow-up bodies involving all their main ministries, and not just those departments dealing with refugee operations. Furthermore, they had created support groups as forums for consultation and the sharing of views with donors and non-governmental organizations. For its part, UNHCR had established closer co-operation with UNDP, in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Executive Committee. Lastly, he wished to emphasize that many countries saw CIREFCA as not only a way of solving the problems of Central American uprooted persons but as part of the search for peace in the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the repatriation of refugees and the efforts of the UNHCR to ensure their safety and reintegration into their home countries. The text mentions the importance of monitoring the situation and providing support to the returnees, as well as the progress made in the CIREFCA process. The focus is on the humanitarian aspect of the situation, rather than any specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief