‘Brutal’: Rohingya Refugees Killed In Bangladesh Camp Shootout

Rohingya refugees are living in dire conditions in refugee camps in Bangladesh, a country in South Asia. Rohingya refugees are suffering because of the continuous fighting between two insurgent groups in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is home to around a million members of the stateless and mainly Muslim minority Rohingyas. However, they are not safe in this South Asian nation. 

In the latest sign of deteriorating security in Bangaldesh’s overcrowded relief camps, 4 Rohingya refugees had been killed during a gunfight between two insurgent groups. 

The refugee camps in Bangladesh housing the Rohingya have emerged as a battleground between two insurgent groups. Rohingya refugees have been bearing the consequences of the fight. 

Keep Reading

Rohingya Refugees Killed In Bangladesh Camp Shootout

According to the police, 4 Rohingya refugees were killed in the latest refugee camp shootout. Local police chief Shamim Hossain said that a gunfight took place between the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) on Tuesday night.

Shamim Hossain told AFP, “Four Rohingya refugees were killed and two Rohingya were seriously injured.”

More than 60 Rohingya refugees have been killed in camp clashes in Bangladesh so far this year. The number also includes women and children. 

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) also expressed concern over the continuing deterioration of security conditions in Bangladesh camps.

Meanwhile, about 400 Rohingya refugees have been adrift in two boats on the Andaman Sea for about two weeks. The United Nations called on local authorities to help rescue them.

Babar Baloch, the regional spokesperson for the UN refugee agency, said, “There are about 400 children, women and men looking death in the eye if there are no moves to save these desperate souls.”

Plight of Rohingya refugees

Nearly 740,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Buddhist-majority Myanmar to the camps in Bangladesh since August 2017. Most refugees try to reach Muslim-dominated Malaysia and Indonesia, hoping to find work and a better life.

Rohingya remaining in Myanmar face severe persecution by authorities. Myanmar security forces have been accused of mass rapes and killings of Rohingya. 

More than 3,570 Rohingya Muslims had left Bangladesh and Myanmar this year. Last week, Bangladesh police officers detained 58 Rohingya refugees, who were trying to start a sea journey to Indonesia. 

Mitra Salima Suryono, a spokesperson for the U.N. refugee agency in Indonesia, said, “The reason why they migrated is to find a safer life.”

About Wrighter

Wrighter covers news across the global on Human Rights, Migrants Rights, and Labor Rights. Wrighter has vast experience in writing and is a doctor by profession.

Wrighter

Wrighter covers news across the global on Human Rights, Migrants Rights, and Labor Rights. Wrighter has vast experience in writing and is a doctor by profession.

Recent Posts

How to Claim a Federal Income Tax Return in the US: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

The knowledge of how to file a Federal Income tax return in the US is crucial to all individuals who…

January 20, 2026

Is Being “Always Available” the New Face of Wage Theft in Modern Workplaces?

The modern-day working environment has become a constantly connected one, where workers are likely to receive calls, email messages, and…

January 20, 2026

The Invasion of the South: How Saudi-Backed Escalation is Fueling Chaos

For years, the international community has been fed a narrative of “legitimacy” and “security operations” regarding the presence of northern…

January 20, 2026

US Tech Sector Layoffs Hit 15,000 in January as AI Restructuring Accelerates

The year has begun with a stark reality check for the technology industry, as US tech sector layoffs surged past…

January 19, 2026

The most cited statistic at the WEF opening today is from the Future of Jobs 2025 report: “39% of current workforce skills will be obsolete by 2030”

The world of work is on the edge of a historic revolution, with artificial intelligence, geo-economics and green energy change…

January 19, 2026

Fortress Europe 2.0: The “ProtectEU” Strategy

As the European Union enters 2026, the bloc has officially pivoted to a "security-first" doctrine with the full activation of…

January 19, 2026

This website uses cookies.

Read More