‘They are crying’: Refugees in Malaysia in fear amid Myanmar deportation
Summary
Malaysia has deported nearly 1,500 refugees from Myanmar as part of a deal with Myanmar's military government. This has caused fear among other Myanmar refugees living in Malaysia, as immigration raids and detentions have increased sharply this year.Key Facts
- Malaysia deported about 1,500 Myanmar refugees recently, aiming to return at least 5,000 refugees under an agreement with Myanmar.
- Refugee communities face daily immigration raids, with over 9,700 conducted between January and mid-September 2024.
- More than 50,000 refugees have been detained by Malaysian authorities this year.
- Malaysia hosts over 215,000 refugees, with nearly 194,000 from Myanmar, including over 126,000 Rohingya.
- Rohingya refugees are less likely to be deported because Myanmar does not recognize their citizenship.
- The Myanmar military denies Rohingya citizenship and has been accused of violence against them, causing many to flee.
- Anti-refugee videos on social media have shown refugee areas negatively and may be linked to the increase in raids.
- Aid groups in Malaysia are struggling to support refugees due to increasing hostility and reduced resources.
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