Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite safety warnings

Malaysia has begun repatriating undocumented Myanmar migrants who volunteer to return, despite critics warning that returnees face danger in a country still wracked by conflict. The move follows a pattern of regional pressure on Myanmar to take back its nationals, but the safety of returnees remains unverified. This matters because forced or voluntary returns to active conflict zones raise protection concerns and could set a precedent for other ASEAN states.