IN FOCUS: As Putrajaya and Bangkok warm up to Naypyidaw, Myanmar refugees fear being sent home

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IN FOCUS: As Putrajaya and Bangkok warm up to Naypyidaw, Myanmar refugees fear being sent home

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Recent warming of diplomatic relations between Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar has raised fears among Myanmar refugees in these countries about potential forced repatriation amid ongoing conflict in Myanmar. Refugees remain concerned about their safety if sent back.

Thailand and Malaysia have been a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Myanmar nationals fleeing conflict, but recent developments have stoked worries among the refugees.

World Security Conflict Politics Myanmar refugees Thailand Malaysia forced repatriation conflict diplomacy Southeast Asia

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