Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that there are mass graves of Rohingya and Bangladeshi refuges in Padang Besar, Perlis. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, May 24, 2015.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed the unearthing of mass graves at human trafficking detention camps in Padang Besar, Perlis, said The Star Online.
Zahid reportedly said that the graves, believed to be those of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, could have been there for some time, possibly up to five years.
The graves were discovered in several small villages at the border town last week by Malaysian authorities.
He also admitted that Malaysians might be involved in this matter.
"Malaysia as a government is not involved. But Malaysians yes. I recognise that as a fact," he was quoted as saying in the news portal today.
He also admitted that Malaysians might be involved in this matter.
"Malaysia as a government is not involved. But Malaysians yes. I recognise that as a fact," he was quoted as saying in the news portal today.
But the ministry previously denied the existence of human trafficking camps in the country.
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