Human Rights Watch says while Myanmar is ultimately responsible for the refugees' plight, Malaysia is responsible for responding to boats in distress and providing safe harbour. FMTNews Rohingya HRW
Hundreds of Rohingya have in recent times been rescued off Bangladesh after being stranded for long periods on boats.
“Southeast Asian governments are callously passing the buck on protecting Rohingya refugees desperate for sanctuary and a future after Myanmar’s military drove them from their homes with mass atrocities,” HRW’s Asia director Brad Adams said. Just yesterday, it was reported that a boat carrying hundreds of Rohingya attempted to land in Malaysia but turned back after spotting patrol vessels seeking to stop the entry of migrants over Covid-19 fears.
On Tuesday, Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Malaysia would no longer allow Rohingya refugees, especially those who had fled from Cox Bazar, to remain in the country.
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