# Malaysia begins returning Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings

https://mins.news/en/item/78358

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-29 09:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/malaysia-begins-returning-myanmar-nationals-despite-safety-warnings?traffic_source=rss

> Malaysia has started sending nearly 1,500 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, calling the returns voluntary. UNHCR and rights groups warn that ongoing conflict and violence mean Myanmar is not safe for their return, while advocates question whether detainees can freely choose to go back.

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