Rohingya refugees face fierce new wave of hostility in Malaysia
Summary
Rohingya refugees in Malaysia face increasing hostility, including evictions and police raids on their community schools. Many Rohingya children cannot attend public schools and study in unlicensed centers that are now under threat, leading to fear and uncertainty in the community.Key Facts
- Over 126,000 Rohingya refugees live in Malaysia, making it the second-largest host country after Bangladesh.
- Rohingya people are denied citizenship in Myanmar, their homeland, and face ethnic violence there.
- The 2017 Myanmar military crackdown led to mass killings and forced many Rohingya to flee.
- Rohingya children in Malaysia cannot attend public schools and rely on community-run learning centers.
- These learning centers have faced police raids, causing some to close or operate under strict rules for safety.
- Some Rohingya refugees were recently evicted from villages in Malaysia and temporarily detained.
- Public opinion in Malaysia has shifted against Rohingya, increasing their vulnerability and isolation.
- The Rohingya crisis is recognized internationally, with Myanmar facing a genocide case at the UN court.
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