Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups

Malaysia has started sending back approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals to their home country, despite warnings from the United Nations and human rights groups that this could put the migrants and asylum seekers in danger. This move is part of a larger plan to repatriate a total of 5,000 Myanmar citizens who are currently in detention centres in Malaysia. The repatriations are happening at a time when anti-migrant sentiment in Malaysia is on the rise.

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Malaysia is repatriating Myanmar nationals despite warnings from the UN and rights groups. This could lead to increased persecution and instability in the region.

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