Malaysia repatriates 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN safety warnings

Malaysia repatriated nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including 86 women, to Yangon on Sunday, defying UNHCR and rights group warnings that return conditions remain unsafe amid ongoing post-coup conflict. The returnees were convicted of immigration offenses, and the move underscores Malaysia's tightening immigration enforcement despite international concerns. This marks a notable policy deviation from prior deference to UN warnings, potentially setting a precedent for further forced returns.