Malaysia Deports 1,500 Rohingya Despite UN Safety Warnings

Malaysia has begun repatriating nearly 1,500 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, calling the returns voluntary despite UN and rights group warnings that conditions are unsafe. Buses arrived under police escort near the Lumut naval base, with Myanmar warships set to transport them. UNHCR said it has no role in the operation, while advocates warn returnees face persecution and ongoing conflict in Rakhine state.