A/52/471 English Page 21 "Demonstration in Paris calls for regularization of the status of undocumented aliens: On Saturday, 20 September in Paris, some 2,000 undocumented aliens and their supporters staged a march from the Place de la République to the Opéra, calling for regularization of the status of all undocumented aliens, repeal of the Pasqua/Debré laws, the release of persons imprisoned for non-possession of a residence permit, an end to deportations and the return of deportees. Numerous organizations and associations supported the demonstration ... According to the Ministry of the Interior, as of 31 August, the status of 1,000 undocumented aliens had been regularized, while 89,432 applications were pending in various prefectures. The deadline for submission of applications is 31 October." 8 Press release from the Office of the Australian Prime Minister, 27 June 1997. -----