Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home
Dozens of buses arrived under police escort at the Majlis Perbandaran Manjung stadium near the Lumut naval base in northwestern Malaysia. The migrants were expected to be processed before being taken to Myanmar by ship.
On Tuesday, Malaysia commenced repatriating approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals, marking the inaugural phase of a voluntary return program. This initiative, aimed at 5,000 individuals, has sparked concerns from human rights organizations. The project involves the transportation of migrants from detention centers to Myanmar via ship.
Dozens of buses, escorted by police, reached the Majlis Perbandaran Manjung stadium near the Lumut naval base in Malaysia's northwest on Tuesday. The migrants are anticipated to undergo processing before their journey to the naval base and subsequent sea voyage to Myanmar. The exact number of Rohingyas among the group remains undisclosed by Malaysian authorities.
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