Malaysia repatriates Myanmar nationals amid rights concerns as leader visits
The first group of returnees numbers 1,476 people.
Malaysia says Myanmar has accepted 10,493 nationals for return and that repatriations will be voluntary, safe and dignified. During Min Aung Hlaingâs Kuala Lumpur visit, Anwar Ibrahim pledged to support Myanmarâs reintegration into ASEAN despite the continuing civil war.
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Malaysia plans to repatriate around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar.
9 of 9 sourcesâThey are among 5,000 Myanmar nationals who will be repatriated in stages from Malaysiaâ