Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups

“Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar”

Human rights groups say some 5,000 returnees could face violence, persecution and forced conscription.

“Malaysia begins sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings”

About 1,500 refugees are to be sent back in the first phase, despite criticism from rights groups.

“Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warnings”

Malaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the program is strictly voluntary.

“Malaysia gave refuge to Rohingya; now it wants them to go”

Malaysia welcomed persecuted Muslim minority but now plans to send them back to Myanmar amid rising hate against them.

“Malaysia sends Rohingya back to Myanmar despite safety warnings”

“Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups”

Kuala Lumpur plans to send a total of 5,000 Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country despite persecution concerns Malaysia began sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, the government confirmed, as it launched a scheme that rights groups say may endanger migrants and asylum seekers by returning them to the war-torn country. The group is the first of 5,000 Myanmar citizens that Kuala Lumpur says agreed to “voluntary” repatriation from detention centres amid a huge uptick in…

“Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?”

Kuala Lumpur calls it a voluntary process, but many are raising safety concerns.

“‘They are crying’: Refugees in Malaysia in fear amid Myanmar deportation”

Shrinking resources for refugee support groups in Malaysia collide with increasing hostility towards the Rohingya.