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Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar

Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar

Summary

Nearly 1,500 migrants, including Rohingya refugees, have been sent back to Myanmar by Malaysia as part of a plan to return 5,000 migrants. Rohingya activist Nur Sadek and groups like the United Nations say it is unsafe and unfair to force refugees to go back to Myanmar.

Key Facts

  • About 1,500 migrants, including Rohingya refugees, were returned to Myanmar from Malaysia.
  • Malaysia aims to send back a total of 5,000 migrants.
  • Rohingya activist Nur Sadek said it is unfair to return refugees to the country they fled from.
  • The United Nations and human rights groups warn that Myanmar is unsafe for these refugees.
  • The Rohingya are a minority group that has faced persecution in Myanmar.
  • Refugees fled Myanmar to escape violence and discrimination.
  • Forced return to Myanmar puts these people at risk of harm.
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