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Malaysia petition to expel Rohingya sparks hate speech concerns

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A petition circulating online in Malaysia, calling for the expulsion of Rohingya refugees, has garnered nearly half a million signatures. Human rights organizations are concerned that the widespread sharing of this petition, which cites strains on resources and security fears, could incite real-world hostility. The petition advocates for the refugees' resettlement elsewhere or support in their home regions of Myanmar. AI

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Malaysia petition to expel Rohingya sparks hate speech concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Viral petition to expel Rohingya from Malaysia triggers hate speech warning

    Malaysia’s human rights groups have warned of rising hostility towards Rohingya refugees after a petition shared widely on social media calling for the community to be “removed” from the country amassed nearly half a million signatures. The petition, launched on Change.org late l…

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