Malaysia: Approximately 1,500 Rohingya Refugees Set to Be Returned to Myanmar, NGOs Express Concern
Rohingya refugees detained in Malaysia are set to board ships bound for Myanmar under an agreement between Kuala Lumpur and Myanmar's military junta.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
According to reports from RFI, nearly 1,500 Rohingya refugees currently held in administrative detention centers in Malaysia are scheduled to board ships on Tuesday to be sent back to Myanmar.
This return follows an agreement reached between the Malaysian government and Myanmar's ruling military junta, according to RFI.
Several civil society organizations have expressed concern about this operation and have called on Kuala Lumpur authorities to reconsider their decision, according to the same source.
Details regarding the exact timeline, transport conditions, and the fate of those involved once they arrive in Myanmar have not been specified in available information.
Sources
- Malaisie: près de 1500 Rohingyas expulsés vers la Birmanie, les ONG expriment leurs inquiétudes — RFI — Français
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