Malaysia Repatriates Myanmar Nationals
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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.
Myanmar has been embroiled in a civil war since the military seized power from the elected government in 2021.
Malaysia is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention and does not formally recognise refugee status.
Myanmar’s government has promised “safe and dignified” returns for the Rohingya.
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Rohingya rights activist Nur Sadek criticizes the Malaysian government's decision to repatriate Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, describing it as "very unfair." Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants, including Rohingya, have already been sent back under Malaysia’s plan to return 5,000 total migrants. The United Nations and human rights organizations argue that conditions in Myanmar make the situation unsafe for these…
Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar →5 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyMalaysia has returned 1,500 Myanmar nationals to their country despite warnings from the UN and human rights groups about unsafe conditions there. The returnees had been convicted of illegal stays and other immigration offenses in Malaysia. They arrived in Yangon aboard Malaysian navy ships on Sunday. This repatriation is part of a larger plan by Malaysia to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals; currently, 10,388…
Malaysia repatriates 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN risk warnings →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this storyNearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals were repatriated from Malaysia to Yangon, despite concerns raised by the United Nations and rights groups about the safety and security conditions in Myanmar. The military coup that occurred on February 1, 2021, led to widespread unrest and conflict across much of the country.
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyMalaysia began deporting around 1,500 Myanmar migrants on Tuesday, part of a plan to repatriate 5,000 individuals. The migrants are being transported from detention centers in Malaysia to ships near Lumut naval base and will be taken back to Myanmar by the end of the week. Rights groups criticize this move, claiming that conditions in Malaysian detention centers may have coerced the migrants into agreeing to return…
Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home →Malaysia has initiated a controversial repatriation process involving approximately 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, many of whom are Rohingyas. The first phase involves three ships carrying 1,476 individuals departing today under an agreement with Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing. Human rights organizations criticize the move, citing risks of violence and persecution for returnees. Malaysian Prime…
Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar →Malaysia initiated the repatriation of approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, marking the start of a plan to return 5,000 individuals who are mostly Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers back to Myanmar. The Malaysian government claims these returns are voluntary but faces criticism from the UN and rights groups for potentially endangering those being sent back to a country embroiled in civil war since…
Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups →Show 2 more outlets
Mahi Ramakrishnan, a forced-migration expert in Kuala Lumpur, criticizes Malaysia's plan to deport 1476 Myanmar refugees and migrants back to their war-torn country. Despite initial delays due to issues with Myanmar’s warships, the deportation began on Tuesday, with many of those being deported facing possible imprisonment or torture upon return. The move comes as the Myanmar regime intensifies its airstrikes…
‘Sending them to their deaths’: Malaysia’s deal with the devil →On Sunday, nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including 86 women, arrived in Yangon from Malaysia on navy warships and a hospital ship, despite warnings from the UN refugee agency about unsafe conditions for their return. This repatriation is part of a larger plan to send back approximately 5,000 individuals; another 10,388 Myanmar nationals are currently held in Malaysian detention centers. The United Nations and…
Sent back to war zone? 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN safety warning →Analysis
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 4 Oct
The returnees have been convicted of staying illegally and other immigration violations in Malaysia
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5 Oct Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to MyanmarRohingya rights activist Nur Sadek criticizes the Malaysian government's decision to repatriate Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, describing it as "very unfair." Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants, including Rohingya, have already been sent back under Malaysia’s plan to return 5,000 total migrants. The United Nations and human rights organizations argue that conditions in Myanmar make the situation unsafe for these…Al Jazeera
5 Oct Sent back to war zone? 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN safety warningOn Sunday, nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including 86 women, arrived in Yangon from Malaysia on navy warships and a hospital ship, despite warnings from the UN refugee agency about unsafe conditions for their return. This repatriation is part of a larger plan to send back approximately 5,000 individuals; another 10,388 Myanmar nationals are currently held in Malaysian detention centers. The United Nations and…Times of India
5 Oct Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warningsNearly 1,479 Myanmar refugees and migrants were repatriated to Myanmar from Malaysia on two navy warships and a hospital ship, arriving in southern Yangon early Sunday. This follows an earlier announcement by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of plans to return over 5,000 Myanmar nationals in stages, despite warnings from the UNHCR that conditions for return are unsafe. Rights monitors have criticized the…Al Jazeera
4 Oct Malaysia repatriates 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN risk warningsMalaysia has returned 1,500 Myanmar nationals to their country despite warnings from the UN and human rights groups about unsafe conditions there. The returnees had been convicted of illegal stays and other immigration offenses in Malaysia. They arrived in Yangon aboard Malaysian navy ships on Sunday. This repatriation is part of a larger plan by Malaysia to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals; currently, 10,388…South China Morning Post
4 Oct Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risksNearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals were repatriated from Malaysia to Yangon, despite concerns raised by the United Nations and rights groups about the safety and security conditions in Myanmar. The military coup that occurred on February 1, 2021, led to widespread unrest and conflict across much of the country.Toronto Star- 2 Oct ‘Sending them to their deaths’: Malaysia’s deal with the devilMahi Ramakrishnan, a forced-migration expert in Kuala Lumpur, criticizes Malaysia's plan to deport 1476 Myanmar refugees and migrants back to their war-torn country. Despite initial delays due to issues with Myanmar’s warships, the deportation began on Tuesday, with many of those being deported facing possible imprisonment or torture upon return. The move comes as the Myanmar regime intensifies its airstrikes…Sydney Morning Herald
30 Sep Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?Malaysia is repatriating Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, a move described by Kuala Lumpur as voluntary but criticized by human rights groups who argue it violates international law due to risks in Myanmar. Over 100,000 Rohingya fled to Malaysia nearly ten years ago from persecution and conflict in their home country; now thousands are being sent back despite safety concerns. The article presents perspectives on…Al Jazeera
30 Sep Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groupsMalaysia initiated the repatriation of approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, marking the start of a plan to return 5,000 individuals who are mostly Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers back to Myanmar. The Malaysian government claims these returns are voluntary but faces criticism from the UN and rights groups for potentially endangering those being sent back to a country embroiled in civil war since…The Guardian
29 Sep Malaysia sends Rohingya back Myanmar despite safety warningsMalaysia is deporting approximately 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, a move criticized by the United Nations and human rights organizations who argue that conditions in Myanmar are still dangerous for the Rohingya population. The repatriation efforts started on September 29, 2026, despite international concerns over potential risks faced by the returning refugees.Al Jazeera
29 Sep Malaysia begins sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warningsMalaysia has started deporting nearly 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, describing it as voluntary despite warnings from international organizations about ongoing violence in Myanmar. The deportations began on Tuesday with buses transporting refugees under police escort to a stadium near the Lumut naval base for processing before being taken by ship to Myanmar. Rights groups and the UN have criticized the…Al Jazeera
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29 Sep Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to MyanmarMalaysia has initiated a controversial repatriation process involving approximately 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, many of whom are Rohingyas. The first phase involves three ships carrying 1,476 individuals departing today under an agreement with Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing. Human rights organizations criticize the move, citing risks of violence and persecution for returnees. Malaysian Prime…BBC
29 Sep Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groupsMalaysia started a voluntary program to send back 1,476 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, despite concerns raised by the United Nations and human rights organizations about safety conditions in Myanmar. The total repatriation plan involves 5,000 individuals from a population of 10,388 Myanmar nationals detained in immigration centers across Malaysia as of August 15.Toronto Star
29 Sep Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homelandMalaysia is deporting thousands of Myanmar nationals back to their conflict-ridden country under a deal with Myanmar’s military government. The first group of 1,476 people has been sent as part of an agreement to return 5,000 individuals detained in Malaysian immigration facilities. Critics argue that the program lacks proper protections and exposes returnees to risks like persecution and forced conscription. Media…South China Morning Post
29 Sep Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants homeMalaysia began deporting around 1,500 Myanmar migrants on Tuesday, part of a plan to repatriate 5,000 individuals. The migrants are being transported from detention centers in Malaysia to ships near Lumut naval base and will be taken back to Myanmar by the end of the week. Rights groups criticize this move, claiming that conditions in Malaysian detention centers may have coerced the migrants into agreeing to return…Dawn
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