Infuriated Rohingya refugee clash with camp committee members, kill one, four injure

Saturday, 19 May 2012 15:51

Kutupalong, Bangladesh: Infuriated Rohingya refugee clashed with the camp committee members where one person died and four people injured in the clash on May 17 at about 9:00pm, said a refugee elder from the camp.

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Creates disorder in village to press opposition in Maungdaw

Saturday, 19 May 2012 15:50

Maungdaw, Arakan State: U Sein Aung, the Village Administration Officer of Oh-Daung village under the Maungdaw south by using devious means against his anti-group, extorting money and makes Rohingya villagers in terrified position recently, said one of the villagers who was released after paying money. 

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Bangladeshi authorities seize over 270,000 Yaba tablets

Friday, 18 May 2012 14:34

Chittagong, Bangladesh: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized a large number of Yaba tablets from Asadganj area- whole sale market- Chittagong, in the early morning today and detained four persons, said an aide of RAB from Chittagong.

Seized a large number of Yaba tablets from Asadgonj, Chittagong

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Joint Statement by Rohingya organisations:

Last Updated on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:34 Friday, 18 May 2012 14:28

Joint Statement by Rohingya organisations:

Dated: 18 May 2012

Rohingya welcome Indian Government’s decision and request to grant official refugee status to Rohingya asylum seekers

The undersigned Rohingya organisations have welcomed the decision of the Indian government to grant long-term visas to the Rohingyas. The UNHCR called it “a huge step forward for their protection and safety in India”.

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