The Migrants Being Shipped Back to a War Zone

September 29, 2026 · 10:26 am 3 sources

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• The Migrants Being Shipped Back to a War Zone
  The New York Times · September 29, 2026 12:13
  Malaysia says it is repatriating undocumented migrants from Myanmar who want to return. Critics say it is putting their lives at risk.
• Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups
  The Guardian · September 30, 2026 06:05
  Kuala Lumpur plans to send a total of 5,000 Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country despite persecution concerns Malaysia began sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, the government confirmed, as it launched a scheme that rights groups say may endanger migrants and asylum…

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• Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warnings
  Deutsche Welle · September 29, 2026 10:26
  Malaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the program is strictly voluntary.