National Security Council D-G’s proposal to shutter UNHCR appals Comango

KUCHING, Sept 11 — The Coalition of Malaysian NGOs in the UPR Process is appalled by the proposal of National Security Council director-general Rodzi Md Saad to shut down the United Nations High Commission for Refugees’ office in Malaysia.

“He was quoted as saying ‘When the UNHCR doesn’t refer to our authorities first, it’s as though they have no respect for our country ’,” said the statement. It pointed out that UNHCR Malaysia has operated since 1975 and cooperates with the Malaysian government and civil society partners to create a safe and secure environment for refugees and asylum-seekers while they are seeking temporary protection in Malaysia.

Comango also reminded the director-general that as a member of the United Nations and a current member of the Human Rights Council from 2022 to 2024, Malaysia is expected to uphold human rights for all.

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