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Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk
Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.
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Malaysia announced it will not repatriate about 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if doing so would endanger their lives. The decision follows a screening process of the refugees, amid warnings from rights groups that they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar. The statement was made public on 5 August 2026.
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