ARSA cashes with RSO in Bangladesh refugee camps, 5 injured

Narinjara News, 19 October 2024

At least five people, including a local resident of Bangladesh, were  injured in an armed clash between ARSA and RSO rebels at Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar district in southern part of Bangladesh, to The Financial Express in Dhaka.

According to a report of Dhaka Tribune media outlet, the gunfire erupted throughout the day on 17 October in camp number 14 and 15, resulting in injuries to many people, confrmed by  Amir Jafar, commander of APBN-8 (additional DIG) on Thursday.

The injured individuals include  Mohammad Belal (39) from Palangkhali (Ukhiya), Omar Faruk (30), from block D-7 in camp 15 (Jamtoli),  Mohammad Yunus (25), from block B-3 in the same camp, Abdullah (18), from block C-2 in camp 11 (Ukhiya) and Hamida (50) from the same camp.

The APBN official said that the clash, driven by disputes, led to five people being shot. The injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at MSF hospital in Kutupalong of  Ukhiya.

Multiple sources suggest that the ARSA has been attempting to reorganise in the camp since 5 August and frequently clashing with RSO for the control.

The clash, which began on Thursday morning, saw both sides using heavy weapons, causing panic among Rohingya residents and locals.

M Gafur Uddin, chairman of Palangkhali Union Parishad, said the incident has left locals near the camp scared with many remaining at home unless for any urgent cause They also informed the authorities about the ongoing clashes.

Till date, many innocent refugees were killed in armed clashes among rival groups, where the ARSA and RSO fight for their own control in the refugee camps, but shockingly Bangladesh authorities have not prevented those arm clashes in the refugee camps.