WorldMalaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not proceed if lives are at risk
Malaysia will not move forward with the repatriation of 5,000 Myanmar refugees if their safety is found to be at risk after they return, a government spokesman said on Wednesday. Authorities are continuing to screen the refugees ahead of the planned handover. The statement sets a safety condition for proceeding with the return. The screening is taking place before the planned transfer.
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Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not proceed if lives are at risk
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