UN Rapporteur Urges Malaysia to Halt Repatriation of Myanmar Nationals
Kelley Currie warned that as many as 5,000 people could face persecution, torture or other serious rights violations if returned to Myanmar.
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A United Nations special rapporteur has urged Malaysia to halt the repatriation of Myanmar nationals, warning that those returned could face serious human rights violations.
Kelley Currie said as many as 5,000 people could face persecution, torture or other serious rights violations if sent back to Myanmar.
Call for Protection
The rapporteur's appeal calls on Malaysian authorities to reconsider plans for repatriation in light of the risks described for returnees.
The warning comes amid continued reports of rights abuses connected to the situation inside Myanmar, which has shaped international concern over the treatment of people who flee the country.
Malaysian authorities have not publicly responded in detail to the rapporteur's appeal as of the latest reports.
Sources
- UN special rapporteur urges Malaysia to halt repatriation of Myanmar nationals — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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