Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks
- Posted on October 4, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Myanmar has received approximately 1,500 of its nationals who were deported from Malaysia in a significant repatriation operation. The returnees arrived in Yangon, the nation's major economic hub, amid international concerns raised by UN refugee officials regarding their safety and welfare. This mass deportation highlights ongoing migration challenges and humanitarian issues affecting vulnerable populations in Southeast Asia seeking better opportunities abroad.
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Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals who were sent back from Malaysia arrived in the country’s largest city on Sunday, despite warnings from the United Nations refugee agency
