No One Should be Returned to a Country Where They May be Subjected to Persecution

19 December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR (16 DECEMBER 2022)  –  The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) views with concern the imminent deportation of the 114 Myanmar nationals arising from the decision of the High Court to lift the interim stay on the prevention of deportation on 13 December 2022.

The Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the urgent stay application on 20 December 2022 (Tuesday).  We urge the Home Minister to step in and stop the deportation process to allow independent bodies to reach out to these individuals to allow a proper evaluation to be carried out in a suitable environment.

As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, it is crucial for Malaysia to continue with efforts to find lasting solutions to the long standing issue whereby no one should be returned to a country where they may be subjected to persecution.

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Prof. Dato’ Dr. Rahmat Mohamad
Chairman
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM

Source: https://suhakam.org.my/2022/12/press-statement-no-20-2022_no-one-should-be-returned-to-a-country-where-they-may-be-subjected-to-persecution-kenyataan-media-no-20-2022_tiada-siapa-harus-dideportasi-ke-negara-yang-mungkin-mengala/