# Malaysia says it won't send Rohingya back to Myanmar if lives at risk

Malaysia has vowed not to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if they would face danger upon return. The pledge follows mounting concerns about forced returns of the persecuted minority. It reinforces protections for one of the world's most vulnerable refugee groups.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/malaysia-will-not-return-rohingya-refugees-to-myanmar-if-lives-are-at-risk?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:40:06 +0000