Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees despite safety concerns

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Malaysia has begun deporting about 1,500 Myanmar nationals under a refugee repatriation program, despite objections from the United Nations and human rights groups over safety concerns. The first stage of the process was reported in Lumut.

LUMUT, Malaysia, Sept 29 - Malaysia began the process of deporting around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday as part of a refugee repatriation programme, defying objections from the United Nations and dozens of human rights groups.