I. Killings, Abductions, Torture, and Threats by Rohingya Militant Groups in Bangladesh’s Refugee Camps
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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.