The statement follows Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of plans to return 5,000 refugees to Myanmar.
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The statement follows Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of plans to return 5,000 refugees to Myanmar.
Rohingya refugees gather in front of the office of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) after being evicted from their homes on Jul 27, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Hasnoor Hussain)
06 Aug 2026 01:28AM
(Updated: 06 Aug 2026 06:53AM)
The statement follows Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to return 5,000 refugees to Myanmar.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government has announced plans to repatriate around 5,000 Rohingya with Myanmar’s assent.
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