Joint Statement Summary: Protecting Rohingya Refugees in Malaysia
In a joint statement issued on July 31, 2026, international and regional human rights organizations, including Nationality For All, the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, and the Global Movement Against Statelessness called on the Malaysian government to immediately halt plans to deport Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
Highlighting ongoing genocide, systemic denial of citizenship, and severe human rights risks in Myanmar, the coalition urged Malaysia to uphold the international principle of non-refoulement. The statement also demands that Malaysia restore uninterrupted UNHCR refugee registration, address rising local hate speech and forced evictions, and ensure Rohingya communities have access to basic rights, legal protection, and dignified living conditions