The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar’s government. But human rights groups say this process violates international law by sending refugees to countries where they risk facing persecution or torture. So, will this concern stop the Rohingya being sent back to Myanmar?

In this episode:


Phar Kim Beng, Director of the Institute of International and ASEAN Studies and Geopolitics Professor at the University of Malaysia


Lucky Karim, Democracy and Human Rights Advocate and Founder of Refugee Women for Peace and Justice


Maung Zarni, Genocide Scholar and Co-Founder of the scholar-activist network, Forces of Renewal Southeast Asia

Host: Imran Khan 

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar&rsquo;s government. But human rights groups say this process violates international law by sending refugees to countries where they risk facing persecution or torture.&nbsp;So, will this concern stop the Rohingya being sent back to Myanmar?
In this episode:
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Maung Zarni, Genocide Scholar and Co-Founder of the scholar-activist network, Forces of Renewal Southeast Asia
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Host: Imran Khan&nbsp;
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