Malaysia begins repatriating Myanmar migrants amid concerns
Most outlets led with the news that Malaysia has started repatriating approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals, noting this as the beginning of a larger plan to send back 5,000 migrants. A few also highlighted concerns from rights groups about the safety and potential risks for the migrants returning to Myanmar. Dawn added context by mentioning that the repatriation was observed by AFP journalists and described the initiative as a scheme that may endanger migrants.
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Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home
Malaysia began sending back around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, the government confirmed, as it launched a scheme that rights groups say may endanger migrants by returning them to the war-torn country.
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Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home
Malaysia began sending back around 1,500 Myanmar nationals Tuesday, AFP journalists saw, launching a scheme rights groups say may endanger migrants by returning them to the war-torn country. The batch is the first of 5,000 Myanmar citizens Kuala Lumpur says agreed to “voluntary” repatriation from detention centres amidst a huge uptick in anti-migrant sentiment in Malaysia. But advocacy organisa...
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Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home
Malaysia has initiated the repatriation of approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals amidst concerns from rights groups about their safety upon return. This marks the start of a larger effort to send back 5,000 migrants.
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