A UN agency has stated it has no role in a planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees. The programme, announced by Malaysia, aims to return 1,476 refugees to Myanmar under its first phase. This is set to take place on Sep 29.
The agency has warned that the country is still unsafe. Further details on the repatriation programme and the agency's stance are available.
The planned repatriation is part of a voluntary programme, with the first phase involving the return of 1,476 refugees.
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