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Malaysia Repatriates Myanmar Nationals

29 Sep to 5 Oct

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Iman Muttaqin YusofSouth China Morning Post
The Associated PressToronto Star
Jonathan HeadBBC
Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
Agence France-PresseThe Guardian
Zach HopeSydney Morning Herald
Associated PressSouth China Morning Post
AFP; APAl Jazeera
Kanchan YadavTimes of India

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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.

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
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
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 Oct
The returnees have been convicted of staying illegally and other immigration violations in Malaysia
2 outlets · South China Morning Post

Coverage 14 articles

5 Oct Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar
Al Jazeera
5 Oct Sent back to war zone? 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN safety warning
Times of India
5 Oct Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Al Jazeera
4 Oct Malaysia repatriates 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN risk warnings
South China Morning Post
4 Oct Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks
Toronto Star
2 Oct ‘Sending them to their deaths’: Malaysia’s deal with the devil
Sydney Morning Herald
30 Sep Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?
Al Jazeera
30 Sep Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups
The Guardian
29 Sep Malaysia sends Rohingya back Myanmar despite safety warnings
Al Jazeera
29 Sep Malaysia begins sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings
Al Jazeera

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29 Sep Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
BBC
29 Sep Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groups
Toronto Star
29 Sep Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homeland
South China Morning Post
29 Sep Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home
Dawn

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