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Malaysia Repatriates Myanmar Nationals

29 Sep to 5 Oct
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Malaysia Repatriates Myanmar Nationals. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/42635

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Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia arrived in the country’s largest city, Yangon, on Sunday, despite warnings from the United Nations refugee agency and rights groups that conditions for their return remain unsafe.

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Rohingya make up the majority of Myanmar refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia, but it remains unclear how many members of the persecuted Rohingya are among the returned group.

6 of 8 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from Al Jazeera

Myanmar has been embroiled in a civil war since the military seized power from the elected government in 2021.

5 of 8 outletsfirst reported 2 Octwording from Al Jazeera

Malaysia is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention and does not formally recognise refugee status.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from Al Jazeera

Myanmar’s government has promised “safe and dignified” returns for the Rohingya.

4 of 8 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from Al Jazeera

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Expected · 29 SepThe 1,476 people who began the trip Tuesday are among 5,000 Myanmar nationals who will be repatriated in stages from Malaysia, where 10,388 Myanmar nationals were being held at immigration detention depots nationwide as of Aug. 15, according to Malaysia’s Home Ministry.
What happened · 4 OctNearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia arrived in the country’s largest city, Yangon, on Sunday, despite warnings from the United Nations refugee agency and rights groups that conditions for their return remain unsafe.
  1. 29 Sep

    MANJUNG, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia began repatriating Myanmar nationals under a voluntary program despite warnings from the United Nations refugee agency and rights groups that conditions in the country remain unsafe for them.

    7 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 30 Sep

    Both the UN and advocacy organisations voiced concern on Tuesday, saying the group could face a dangerous homecoming in Myanmar, where a civil war has raged since 2021.

    2 outlets · The Guardian
  3. 2 Oct

    More than 100,000 people may have been killed in the Myanmar civil war since a military coup ousted the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021.

    2 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
  4. 4 Oct

    The returnees have been convicted of staying illegally and other immigration violations in Malaysia

    2 outlets · South China Morning Post

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