# Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?

https://mins.news/en/item/80781

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-30 17:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/9/30/why-is-malaysia-sending-back-rohingya-refugees-to-myanmar?traffic_source=rss

> Malaysia says the return of Rohingya refugees is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar, but rights groups and others warn they could face prosecution or torture in a country still marked by violence. The government denies accusations that it is forcibly deporting them and rejects claims that the process breaches international law.

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