146 escapees from Myanmar violence sent back from Bangladesh

Friday, 25 August 2017 16:00

146 refugees escaping violence from Myanmar have been sent back to their home country from the coast of Bangladesh.

It is believed they fled the country across the Paf River following a night in which 32 people, including 11 security personnel, were killed in militant attacks on police posts in Myanmar's Rakhine state.

Reports claim more than 20 posts were targeted by Muslim militants in pre-dawn raids.

Local media sources state Border Guard Bangladesh troops gave the refugees primary care before sending them back across the border.

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