# Why is Malaysia sending Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar?

https://mins.news/en/video/80736

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-30 17:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLCmVwA4gOM

> Rohingya refugees fled persecution and war in Myanmar for Malaysia nearly a decade ago. Now thousands are being sent back to a country still affected by violence. Malaysia faces accusations of forced deportation, which it denies, saying the returns are voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar. Human rights groups say the process violates international law by exposing refugees to danger.

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