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UNHCR says it has no role in Malaysia's planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, warns country is still unsafe

  • UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says it is not involved in Malaysia’s repatriation plan and warns Myanmar remains unsafe for returns.
  • Malaysia plans a “voluntary” repatriation on Sept. 29 for 1,476 refugees; Prime Minister Anwar said Myanmar agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya.
  • Since the 2021 coup thousands fled Myanmar — Malaysia hosts about 193,800 refugees from Myanmar, though activists say many more are unregistered.
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