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Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
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Human rights groups say some 5,000 returnees could face violence, persecution and forced conscription.
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Malaysia has initiated the controversial repatriation of Rohingya refugees and Myanmar migrants back to Myanmar. The move has drawn sharp criticism and warnings from human rights organizations and the United Nations over ongoing safety risks in Myanmar. Rights advocates continue to challenge the repatriations as deportations proceed.
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Human rights groups say some 5,000 returnees could face violence, persecution and forced conscription.
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About 1,500 refugees are to be sent back in the first phase, despite criticism from rights groups.
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