

Johor Baru Police Searching for Missing Rohingya Girl, 11, in Malaysia
Photo: The Straits Times Arakan Now | 4 April 2026 Police in Malaysia have launched a search for an 11-year-old Rohingya girl who has been missing for more than two weeks, according to The Straits Times. Johor Baru (North) police chief Assistant Commissioner Radin Ramlan Radin Taha said efforts were ongoing to trace Yasmin Kefayatullah, who was last seen on March 20. He said the girl was last seen at her home at No. 502, Jalan Kupang 2, Kampung Usaha Jaya, Skudai Kiri, Johor
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Medical Examiner Rules That a Rohingya Refugee’s Death Was a Homicide
Photo: CNN Arakan Now | April 4, 2026 The medical examiner in Buffalo has ruled that the death of a nearly blind man, who was left alone by Border Patrol agents on a frigid night, was a homicide—a finding that could lead to criminal charges, according to The New York Times . Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, died in February after agents dropped him off outside a closed Tim Hortons doughnut shop. His death sparked outrage in Buffalo and across the nation.
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Rohingya Women Participate in Community Decision-Making Initiatives
Photo: Arakan Now Arakan Now | 4 April 2026 Rohingya Women attend in a community gathering, taking part in discussions and local decision-making processes. Organisers say the increased participation of women reflects efforts to promote inclusion and representation within Rohingya communities. Their United Council of Rohingya stated that such engagement is apart of broader initiatives aimed at advancing gender equality and strengthening community structures.
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Arakan Army Forced Video Testimonies from Families of Killed Rohingya Men in Tha Yet Oke
Photo: Collected Arakan Now | 3 April 2026 The Arakan Army forced families of killed Rohingya men to record video testimonies in Tha Yet Oke village, Maungdaw Township, according to local residents. Two Rohingya men, identified as Mohammed Younus, 19, son of Boshir Ahmed, and Mohammed Salam, 22, son of Abdul Amin, were reportedly killed after being arrested by the Arakan Army on 27 March 2026. Several days later, villagers said they recovered the bodies floating in a nearby s
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