Thailand detains 70 illegal migrants believed to be Rohingya from Myanmar


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  • Saturday, 16 Nov 2024

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BANGKOK - Thailand arrested 70 illegal immigrants including 30 children suspected to be Rohingya from Myanmar on an island in the country's south, Thai official said on Saturday, in the latest wave of arrivals to Southeast Asia.

In Myanmar, the Rohingya Muslim are regarded as foreign interlopers from South Asia and are denied citizenship and subject to abuse.

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