Malaysia to Seek Clarification over Reports of Detained Myanmar Returnees
Malaysia will ask Myanmar to explain reports that about 300 repatriated nationals are being held at a military facility and investigate their condition.
- On Monday, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced Malaysia is seeking an explanation from Myanmar regarding reports that hundreds of recently repatriated migrants are being held by the military.
- Malaysia previously repatriated 1,476 migrants aboard naval vessels, the first of 5,000 planned returnees. Myanmar pledged 'safe and dignified' returns, though United Nations experts warn safety cannot be guaranteed.
- The Democratic Voice of Burma reported on Thursday that more than 400 ethnic Rakhine residents remain in military custody in Yangon. MP Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman raised concerns in the Dewan Rakyat.
- Malaysia is instructing its charge d'affaires in Myanmar to investigate the detainees' condition. "We will demand that the Myanmar government honour the assurances it gave us," Mohamad told parliament.
- An additional 3,524 people are expected to be repatriated in a second phase. Officials maintain engagement with Myanmar's leadership resolves the crisis without implying recognition of the current government.
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Malaysia is preparing to question the Myanmar government after media reports indicated that more than 400 Rakhine people repatriated from Malaysia are still being detained by the military, amid warnings that their deportation may be unsafe.
Kuala Lumpur to instruct its charge d'affaires in Myanmar to investigate reports, foreign minister says
Malaysia will ask Myanmar for clarification regarding the fate of hundreds of Burmese migrants who were recently sent back to their country and may be being detained since their arrival in Yangon. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said this on Monday.
Malaysia to seek explanation from Myanmar over reports of detained returnees
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will seek an explanation from Myanmar over reports that hundreds of its nationals repatriated from Malaysia remain in military detention in Yangon, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
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