IN FOCUS: As Putrajaya and Bangkok Warm up to Naypyidaw, Myanmar Refugees Fear Being Sent Home

Civil society groups call on Malaysia to stop Rohingya returns

More than 160 civil society organisations cite risks of ongoing violence and forced conscription in Myanmar.

Civil society groups urge Malaysia to stop deporting Rohingyas

Civil society groups are pressuring Malaysia to cease deportation plans of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar due to risks of violence and forced conscription. The call comes amid concerns over cooperation with Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing.

Civil society groups urge Malaysia to stop Rohingya returns

Sept 23 (Reuters) - More than 160 civil society organisations released a joint statement on Wednesday urging Malaysia to halt plans to deport Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, citing ​severe risks of ongoing violence and forced conscription. • The ‌groups ...

IN FOCUS: As Putrajaya and Bangkok warm up to Naypyidaw, Myanmar refugees fear being sent home

Thailand and Malaysia have been a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Myanmar nationals fleeing conflict, but recent developments have stoked worries among the refugees.

World's biggest doctors' group warns Malaysia against plan to repatriate Myanmar, Rohingya refugees

Doctors Without Borders says its volunteers in Myanmar continue to witness extreme violence, aerial bombardment and the mass killing of civilians.