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Myanmar Repatriates 1,500 Migrants From Malaysia, UN Warns

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC · How we work

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Myanmar Navy repatriated about 1,500 migrants from Malaysia on Oct 4.
Two navy ships docked at Thanlyin base early Oct 4 delivering the migrants.
The group comprised 1,476 migrants, including 27 children and 79 women, according to the Myanmar government.
The United Nations (UN) and Fortify Rights warned returns may not be safe and could expose returnees to persecution.

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Myanmar Navy repatriated about 1,500 migrants from Malaysia on Oct 4.
Two navy ships docked at Thanlyin base early Oct 4 delivering the migrants.
The group comprised 1,476 migrants, including 27 children and 79 women, according to the Myanmar government.
The United Nations (UN) and Fortify Rights warned returns may not be safe and could expose returnees to persecution.