UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar
- Asia Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Sep 29 as part of a refugee repatriation programme, despite objections from the United Nations and dozens of human rights groups.
- Malaysia began sending back around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Sep 29, 2026.
- (Photo: Malaysia Home Ministry) 30 Sep 2026 04:53PM GENEVA: The United Nations Refugee Agency on Wednesday (Sep 30) said it was concerned by Malaysia’s return of more than 1,000 people to Myanmar because of the dire humanitarian conditions there.
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- Asia Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Sep 29 as part of a refugee repatriation programme, despite objections from the United Nations and dozens of human rights groups.
- Malaysia began sending back around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Sep 29, 2026.
- (Photo: Malaysia Home Ministry) 30 Sep 2026 04:53PM GENEVA: The United Nations Refugee Agency on Wednesday (Sep 30) said it was concerned by Malaysia’s return of more than 1,000 people to Myanmar because of the dire humanitarian conditions there.
Sources: CNA