In Malaysia, Wave of Hate Speech Threatens Rohingya Refugees
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The Muslim-majority country is plagued by a wave of anger against refugees who have been persecuted in Burma. The Malaysian Prime Minister has announced that he will return 5,000 refugees.
Feeded by a campaign of disinformation on social networks, an unprecedented xenophobia affects Rohingya, a stateless Muslim minority from Burma. NGOs denounce political instrumentalization by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, politically weakened.
In Malaysia, wave of hate speech threatens Rohingya refugees
The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children.
All three suspects have been remanded until August 12 to assist with investigations, said Kemaman police.
Terengganu police arrest three Myanmar men over sexual offence against disabled woman
CHUKAI, Aug 9 — Three Myanmar male refugees working as construction and cleaning workers were detained in connection with a sexual case involving an intellectually disabled woman in this district yesterday.Kemaman district police chief Supt Mohd Razi Mohd Rosli said the three men, aged between 19 and 28, were arrested after receiving a report regarding the alleged sexual case from a 20-year-old woman on Friday.“All three suspects have been reman…
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