Refugees’ worst fears realised as Myanmar junta detains hundreds deported by Malaysia
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This comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cosies up to the junta leader with promises of diplomatic and economic benefits.
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More than 400 ethnic Rakhine deported from Malaysia have been placed under military custody by the Myanmar regime, confirming the worst fears expressed by rights groups over Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's deal with the repressive junta to send back thousands of refugees and Rohingya amid a xenophobic campaign targeting migrants.
A leading independent news portal on Myanmar affairs reported that the returnees were among 1,476 people deported under a so-called voluntary repatriation programme by the Malaysian government.
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- Oct 23, 2026
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