Dozens of Rohingya face charges for illegal travel in Myanmar after fleeing Rakhine state

Two arrested Rohingya pwomen arriving at Hlegu court to face charges of traveling illegally outside Myanmar. Dozens of Rohingya Muslims, including two children, appeared in court in Myanmar, the latest group to face charges after attempting to flee conflict-torn Rakhine state throughout the week. - Reuters

YANGON: Dozens of Rohingya Muslims, including two children, appeared in court in Myanmar, the latest group to face charges after attempting to flee conflict-torn Rakhine state throughout the week.

The group of about 20 were among 54 people from the Rohingya minority arrested on Wednesday on the outskirts of the commercial capital Yangon while trying to leave for Malaysia, according to judge Thida Aye.