Malaysia starts sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals
Malaysia began repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals after 5,000 detainees agreed to voluntary return.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished06:05 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished06:05 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups”
Malaysia starts sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals
Key points
- Malaysia began repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals in the first batch.
- Authorities say 5,000 Myanmar citizens agreed to voluntary repatriation from detention centers.
- Rights groups warn the return could endanger migrants and asylum seekers in Myanmar.
- UN rights chief urges Malaysia to halt deportations, citing unsafe conditions in Myanmar.
- Rohingya constitute two-thirds of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, many from 2017 crackdown.
Other reports
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“Malaysia begins sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings”
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Malaysia began repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals after 5,000 detainees agreed to voluntary return.