I. Killings, Abductions, Torture, and Threats by Rohingya Militant Groups in Bangladesh’s Refugee Camps 46 The man continued: [A] commander [of ARA] suspected I was informing and documenting his bad activities. He thought I was reporting to the government. He searched my mobile phone. He searched my WhatsApp, photo gallery, and Facebook [on my phone]. … He asked me to support ARA. I told him I didn’t know anyone against him. I told him I couldn’t join ARA, because I am a humanitarian worker. … [ARA commander] said, “No, you are living here [in the camp]. You are respected and educated. You have to support ARA.”230 Later, the man said the threats persisted, saying: “In June [2023], the leader of ARA tried to abduct me for not joining their group.”231 The Rohingya man said he negotiated with members of ARA to stop the threats. He said: “It is not easy to talk to UNHCR and get protection. I don’t want to leave the camp. I have work to do here. … It is better to negotiate myself with some of the armed group leaders.”232 230 Ibid. 231 Ibid. 232 Ibid.

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