Myanmar says 10,000 migrants returned from Malaysia this year
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Myanmar state media reported that nearly 10,000 migrants have been repatriated from Malaysia throughout the current year. This figure includes a group of 1,476 individuals who arrived by ship near Yangon on Sunday, marking the beginning of a planned return of 5,000 people agreed upon by the two nations.
The repatriation efforts coincide with reports of rising anti-migrant sentiment in Malaysia. Meanwhile, rights monitors have expressed concern regarding the safety of these returnees, specifically highlighting the risk posed to members of the Rohingya minority who face ongoing violent persecution within Myanmar.
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Channel NewsAsiaFocuses on human rights risks and persecution of Rohingya minority.
Free Malaysia TodayFocuses on logistical repatriation figures and rising anti-migrant sentiment.
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