Malaysia starts sending back Rohingya refugees in the first phase.
Malaysia has begun sending back Rohingya refugees in the first phase of returns.
OriginalSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warnings”
Malaysia begins phase one repatriation of Myanmar migrants
Key points
- Malaysia starts the first phase of repatriation to Myanmar involving up to 1,476 people identified by Myanmar authorities.
- Buses with security escort transport migrants to Lumut naval base for transfer to boats.
- UNHCR warns returns may not be safe and sustainable; they were not involved in the agreements.
- Rohingya Muslims comprise roughly two-thirds of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, around 193,000.
- The plan aims to send as many as 5,000 people back despite concerns over security and voluntary nature.
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“Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homeland”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Malaysia begins sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings”
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Malaysia has begun sending back Rohingya refugees in the first phase of returns.