Malaysia starts controversial asylum repatriation
Malaysia has begun repatriating approximately 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers from Myanmar, dating from a deal with Myanmar's military government. The first group of 1,476 individuals is being sent back via Myanmar navy ships, despite concerns from human rights groups about violence and persecution in Myanmar. The Malaysian government claims the repatriation is voluntary but has restricted access for the UN refugee agency, raising doubts about the process's humanitarian integrity. This shift reflects growing public hostility, economic pressures, and political challenges faced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who has previously advocated for human rights and Myanmar's opposition.
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