Malaysian police detain over a hundred Rohingya refugees seeking UN aid
More than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers were taken into custody by Malaysian police after they approached the United Nations for assistance following recent evictions.
More than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers were taken into custody by Malaysian police after they approached the United Nations for assistance following recent evictions.
Why it matters
The detentions highlight the precarious situation of Rohingya refugees and rising anti-refugee sentiment in Malaysia.
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