Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
Anwar, whose popularity has fallen sharply this year, says he is responding to growing public hostility towards the large Rohingya population in Malaysia and has no choice but to negotiate with the Myanmar government over their return.But the move signals a striking shift in attitude. Anwar, a former political prisoner, has previously presented himself as a defender of human rights and freedom, and called for more to be done to help the Rohingyas. Under him, Malaysia has refused to recognise Min Aung Hlaing's regime, and has been one of the strongest voices in South East Asia pushing for a negotiated end to Myanmar's civil war.What has changed?Two things.
- ▪Anwar, whose popularity has fallen sharply this year, says he is responding to growing public hostility towards the large Rohingya population in Malaysia and has no choice but to negotiate with the Myanmar government over their return.But t
- ▪Anwar, a former political prisoner, has previously presented himself as a defender of human rights and freedom, and called for more to be done to help the Rohingyas.
- ▪Under him, Malaysia has refused to recognise Min Aung Hlaing's regime, and has been one of the strongest voices in South East Asia pushing for a negotiated end to Myanmar's civil war.What has changed?Two things.
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Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to MyanmarImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The repatriation represents a striking shift in Malaysia's attitude towards the refugeesByJonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondentPublished2 hours agoThe Malaysian government has started repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, under a controversial deal agreed with Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing.Three ships from the Myanmar navy are scheduled to leave Malaysia later today carrying the first 1,476 returnees.Human rights groups have condemned the repatriation, saying the returnees face violence, persecution and forced conscription into the Myanmar army.Malaysia has described the repatriation as voluntary, but has barred the UN refugee agency from seeing…
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