https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/malaysia-to-return-1-500-rohingya-refugees-next-month-despite-safety-fearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/malaysia-to-return-1-500-rohingya-refugees-next-month-despite-safety-fearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/malaysia-to-return-1-500-rohingya-refugees-next-month-despite-safety-fears#u51893Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:47:14 +0000Malaysia will return a first group of Myanmar nationals starting September 29 as part of a voluntary repatriation program. While some reports cite 1,500 Rohingya refugees, other sources specify 1,476 individuals in this initial phase. The move comes despite safety concerns for the refugees and reports that Myanmar is demanding proof of citizenship from those returning. These repatriations follow a period of increasing hostility toward the Rohingya community within Malaysia.Why it mattersThe Rohingya are a stateless ethnic minority fleeing persecution in Myanmar. This program marks a shift in M