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Coventina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-22-09 11:32 AM
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Bangladesh reports new influx of Myanmar Muslims
Source: Reuters

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Bangladesh stepped up vigilance at its border with Myanmar after a fresh influx of Rohingya Muslims was reported, officials said on Friday.

Rohingya refugees have presented problems for several other countries in the region in recent months, with reports of Thailand putting those who come by boat back to sea, and others reaching Malaysia and Indonesia and trying to work illegally.

Local residents and media said about 1,000 Rohingya Muslims entered Bangladesh in just the past three days, alleging increased persecution by Myanmar's military junta.

"They forced us from our homes and threatened to treat us even worse if we go back," said Syed Alam, who crossed the Naf river on the border in a small boat with five family members.



Read more: http://in.reuters.com/article/southAsiaNews/idINIndia-39809620090522



Well, it looks like Reuters is still using "Myanmar."
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imdjh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-22-09 11:36 AM
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1. You know when you are seriously in trouble when...
....Bangladesh is a destination land of hope for you.
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