Reports from Myanmar refugees of shakedowns and beatings by unscrupulous police officers in Malaysia have led to United Nations (UN) expert Thomas Andrews encouraging the government to re-examine its policies and practices that exacerbate human suffering in the country.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar was also deeply concerned about reports that hundreds of children may be in detention facilities, including victims of trafficking.

“Children should never be placed in migration detention facilities...