October 12, 2016
Four boats carrying Bangladeshi Rakhines crossed over from Bangladesh territory on Monday night.
Sources say they have crossed from their locality in Chowdhury para.
The crossover is significant since no Rohingyas are able to escape into Bangladesh territory as Border Guard Bangladesh has increased vigilance. Our sources on the ground say it is very difficult in this moment for them to cross over without assistance from the Bangladesh security forces.
The Bangladeshi Rakhines have moved to a neighbourhood dominated by others from Bangladesh. It is though they are associated with anti Muslim vigilante groups.
Meanwhile, boats carrying Rohingyas have been turned away by Bangladesh security forces. Bangladesh media also reported two Rohingyas injured by army gunfire were arrested when they tried to cross into Bangladesh territory and then handed back to Myanmar authorities.
The Hlun Htein has also increased vigilance on the border.
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