Rohingya refugees in Malaysia are facing an unprecedented wave of xenophobia fueled by a disinformation campaign on social media. The stateless Muslim minority, originating from Myanmar, has become the target of harassment and threats of deportation within the country.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced his intention to deport 5,000 Rohingya refugees. This decision comes as Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, grapples with increasing domestic pressure regarding the presence of the refugee population.
Non-governmental organizations have criticized the move, arguing that the Prime Minister is using the Rohingya issue for political gain.
