Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000
Summary
Malaysia has returned about 10,000 people to Myanmar since January, despite concerns from human rights groups and the United Nations about their safety. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar promised to treat the returnees fairly, and Myanmar’s leader will visit Malaysia soon to discuss the situation.Key Facts
- Nearly 10,000 people deported from Malaysia to Myanmar since January 2026.
- Around 1,500 were returned by sea last week as part of a Malaysia-Myanmar agreement.
- Malaysian officials say Myanmar promised no harm would come to the returnees.
- Most deported refugees belong to the Rohingya Muslim minority, who face persecution in Myanmar.
- The UN refugee agency has not been allowed to check if people returned voluntarily.
- Malaysia is holding over 50,000 refugees after increased immigration raids in 2026.
- Malaysia hosts about 193,000 Myanmar refugees but is not a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention.
- Myanmar is in a civil war since a military takeover in 2021, with over 100,000 deaths reported.
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