# Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warnings

https://mins.news/en/item/78410

- DW, 2026-09-29 10:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-repatriates-myanmar-migrants-despite-un-warnings/a-79470814?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Malaysia has begun the first phase of a plan to repatriate about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, despite UN and rights groups warning that returnees could face military recruitment, persecution or detention amid Myanmar’s civil war. Malaysia insists the returns are strictly voluntary, while activists fear some could be forced to fight.

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