Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk

Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.

Malaysia has said it will not proceed with the repatriation of 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives would be at risk upon return.

On Wednesday, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said the foreign and home ministries were still reviewing the repatriation plan voiced last week by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

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