Malaysia has announced it will not repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their safety cannot be assured. Authorities are currently screening about 5,000 refugees as part of the decision.
According to Al Jazeera – Breaking News, Worl, the screening process is underway while rights groups warn that Rohingya who return could face persecution in Myanmar. The Malaysian government’s pledge follows growing concerns over the humanitarian situation for displaced Rohingya in the region.
The move reflects broader international pressure on Malaysia to protect vulnerable refugees amid ongoing ethnic tensions in Myanmar.