NGO groups say deportation of 1,086 Myanmar nationals akin to contempt of court


PETALING JAYA: The deportation of 1,086 Myanmar nationals by the Immigration Department despite a court order to stay their repatriation until Wednesday (Feb 24) contravened international human rights and humanitarian laws, says civil society groups.

In a statement, the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) questioned whether such a move is akin to contempt of court.

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