Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence

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Malaysia's foreign minister called for a review of the UNHCR's presence in the country unless stricter controls are imposed on refugee documentation, following the detention of over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers. The minister stated that Malaysia should reconsider hosting the UNHCR if it does not cooperate with joint screening processes, citing concerns over attracting more refugees through online applications.

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The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.

Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence

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