Malaysia starts sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals
They publishedMalaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups
29 Sept, 07:00ZMalaysia begins return of 1,476 Myanmar nationals to Myanmar
30 Sept, 06:05ZMalaysia starts sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals
First reportBBC · 29 Sept, 06:06Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 30 Sept, 06:05Z
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Why it matters
What
Malaysia began repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals after 5,000 detainees agreed to voluntary return.
Why
Rights groups warn migrants and asylum seekers could face danger because conditions in Myanmar remain unsafe.
Watch
The UN rights chief is urging Malaysia to halt further deportations.
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Summary
- Malaysia has started repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar.
- Three Myanmar navy ships will carry the first 1,476 returnees from Malaysia.
- Rights groups condemn the move, citing risk of violence and forced conscription.
- Malaysia claims the process is voluntary and excludes UN refugee screening.
- Anwar Ibrahim argues the Rohingya return is a response to public hostility and economic strain.
Summary
- Malaysia launched an operation to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday.
- The group is part of a promised 5,000 people under a government deal.
- Returnees are transported by buses and ships, with security escort present.
- UNHCR notes it was not involved; questions remain about safety and voluntariness.
- Rights groups warn of risks including forced conscription and lack of safeguards.
Summary
- 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.