Geneva, Sept 29, 2026 (AFP) - UN concerned by Malaysia returns of Myanmar migrants

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2026-09-29

The UN voiced worry Tuesday as Malaysia started sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country, warning that conditions there would not enable "safe, dignified and sustainable returns". Malaysia began repatriating around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, launching the first phase of a return programme that has raised concerns from rights groups. The group is the first of 5,000 Myanmar nationals that Malaysia says have agree......

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