Malaysian bishops oppose deportation of Myanmar refugees
Prelates say the laws of humanity are grounded on mercy, compassion and love
An immigration truck carrying Myanmar migrants heads toward the Malaysian naval base in Lumut near Kuala Lumpur before their deportation on Feb. 23. (Photo: AFP)
Catholic bishops in Malaysia have urged the government to show humanity and refrain from deporting hundreds of Myanmar nationals including refugees and asylum seekers.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia (CBCM) said the Church has been concerned about the fate of Myanmar nationals since local and international media reported the Malaysian government’s plan.
“It has been recently reported in several local and international media sources that Malaysia is about to repatriate 1,200 Myanmar nationals from our shores, and amongst them are also refugees and asylum seekers. At a time of grave political uncertainty in Myanmar, our faith tells us that we cannot remain silent and
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Archbishop Julian Leow, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia. (Photo: Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur)
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