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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 Rohingya refugee repatriation
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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Malaysia begins sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings
About 1,500 refugees are to be sent back in the first phase, despite criticism from rights groups.
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