Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warnings

DW29 September 2026, 10:26 UTCMalaysia

Malaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the program is strictly voluntary.

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