Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

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Malaysian authorities detained over 100 Rohingya refugees who traveled from Penang to Kuala Lumpur seeking shelter and assistance from the UNHCR. The refugees reported being driven out by local residents and are now seeking international protection.

The refugees said they were driven out of their homes by local residents in the northern state of Penang and had traveled to Kuala Lumpur to seek assistance from the U.N. agency.

World Security Politics Rohingya refugees Malaysia UNHCR detentions Penang Kuala Lumpur

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