Vessels carrying 1,476 Myanmar detainees to arrive in Myanmar tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Three Myanmar naval vessels carrying 1,476 Myanmar detainees in Malaysia are expected to arrive in Myanmar tomorrow, reports said.
Three Myanmar naval vessels carrying 1,476 detainees from Malaysia are scheduled to arrive in Myanmar tomorrow, according to reports. These vessels left from the Royal Malaysian Navy Base in Lumut, Perak on September 29th and entered Myanmar waters on October 1st. Myanmar naval ships were quick to receive and escort the vessels upon their arrival in Myanmar's waters, before they proceeded to Thilawa naval port, around 25km from Yangon.
A detainee on one of the vessels expressed their joy upon learning they would be released from immigration detention centers and sent back to their hometowns. They shared that while there was uncertainty about returning home, they were overjoyed once the news was confirmed. The night before their departure, they couldn't sleep due to the anticipation of finally returning to their country, Myanmar.
The conditions at the detention center were poor, lacking adequate accommodation and food, but seeing the Myanmar flag evoked a sense of immense happiness and pride.
The repatriation of these detainees was coordinated by the Home Ministry, Immigration Department, and relevant agencies following diplomatic approaches and direct negotiations with the Myanmar government.
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