Were Rohingya refugees arrested outside UNHCR office?

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No Arrests Made for Rohingya Refugees Outside UNHCR Office

Police have confirmed that no arrests were made concerning a group of Rohingya refugees who gathered outside the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Kuala Lumpur. The group was subjected to documentation checks and subsequently transferred to the Kuala Lumpur contingent headquarters before their release, a process clarified to correct an international media report that incorrectly stated they had been arrested.
Documentation Checks Conducted

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the individuals were not detained and no arrests were carried out. Instead, they were checked for documentation purposes. Following these checks, they were transferred to the Kuala Lumpur contingent headquarters for further processing before being released.
Clarification on Media Reports

This official explanation was issued to address an international media report that had claimed the group was arrested upon arrival in the capital by bus, after being evicted from their settlement in Penang. The police statement aims to provide accurate information regarding the incident and the actions taken.
Planned Relocation of Refugees

Earlier, on July 29, it was reported that the group was scheduled to be transferred in stages to three different states. This relocation plan was communicated as being in accordance with the arrangements made by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the UNHCR.
Myanmar's Agreement to Accept Refugees

In parallel developments, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Myanmar government has agreed to accept approximately 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently residing in Malaysia. This agreement was reportedly reached through negotiation and the strengthening of bilateral ties. As of the end of February, Malaysia hosts about 126,000 Rohingya refugees who are registered with the UNHCR.

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