They sought refuge in Malaysia nearly a decade ago, fleeing persecution and war in Myanmar. But thousands of Rohingya refugees are being sent back to a nation still plagued by violence.
The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting the refugees – a charge the goverment denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar’s government.
But human rights groups say this process violates international law by sending refugees to countries where they risk facing prosecution or torture.
So, will this concern stop the Rohingya being sent back to Myanmar?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests:
- Phar Kim Beng, director of the Institute of International and Asean Studies and Geopolitics professor at the University of Malaysia
- Lucky Karim, a democracy and human rights advocate and the founder of Refugee Women for Peace and Justice
- Maung Zarni, a genocide scholar and co-founder of the scholar-activist network Forces of Renewal Southeast Asia
Source: Al Jazeera English / YouTube
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