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Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Rohingya refugees gathering in front of the office of the UN refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur on July 27 after being evicted from their homes. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jul 27, 2026, 09:30 PM Updated Jul 27, 2026, 10:13 PM Set as preferred source Listen KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on July 27 who had gathered outside the UN refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, saying they were seeking protection after being evicted from…

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Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR