No repatriation if returnees face persecution in Myanmar, says Malaysia’s Home Minister

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No repatriation if returnees face persecution in Myanmar, says Malaysia’s Home Minister

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Malaysia's home minister says Myanmar returnees will not be repatriated if they face persecution, as the government implements a phased programme involving up to 5,000 Myanmar refugees. The policy links repatriation decisions to protection from harm.

The ministry is implementing a phased repatriation programme for up to 5,000 Myanmar refugees.

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