Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk
- Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.
- Malaysia has said it will not proceed with the repatriation of 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives would be at risk upon return.
- On Wednesday, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said the foreign and home ministries were still reviewing the repatriation plan voiced last week by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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- Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.
- Malaysia has said it will not proceed with the repatriation of 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives would be at risk upon return.
- On Wednesday, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said the foreign and home ministries were still reviewing the repatriation plan voiced last week by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Sources: Al Jazeera