May 09, 2026
RHRC – Several violent incidents took place in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar over the past week, creating more fear among camp residents.
On May 6, two Rohingya men were killed in separate shootings in Ukhiya within less than 24 hours. The first victim, Kefayet Ullah Halim, was shot near Torjar Bridge between Camp 7 and Camp 8 while travelling on a motorbike with two others. The two injured men, Mohammad Ullah and Nur Mohammad, are receiving treatment. The next day, another Rohingya man named Kamal, also known as Rus Kamal, was shot dead near Friendship Hospital in Camp 8E. Witnesses said armed men opened fire and quickly fled the area. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far, and police say investigations are continuing.
In another incident in Leda Camp (Camp 26) in Teknaf, a Rohingya man named Nur Hasan, was beaten to death on May 2 after clashes between armed groups inside the camp area. These repeated killings and attacks continue to increase fear and insecurity among Rohingya refugees living in the camps.
Child Killed in Camp 13 Road Accident
A six-year-old Rohingya child was killed in Camp 13 on April 30 after being hit by a vehicle near the SHED Nutrition Centre. Witnesses said an IOM vehicle struck the child while he was walking near the centre. Some residents also claimed the vehicle later reversed and hit the child again, causing fatal injuries. The incident shocked many camp residents, who are calling for a proper investigation into the child’s death.
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Damage Shelters
Heavy rain and strong winds caused several incidents in the camps during the past week. In Camp 17, a landslide injured a Rohingya man named Dil Mohammed after a hillside collapsed onto his shelter on April 29. Residents rescued him before he was taken to hospital.
In Camp 2E, strong winds caused trees to fall onto shelters on April 29, damaging several homes. No injuries were reported. Residents say many shelters remain at risk during the monsoon season because of weak structures and dangerous hillside areas.
Bangladesh Officials Visit Rohingya Camps
Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on May 8 along with government officials and humanitarian representatives. During the visit, the delegation observed food assistance programmes, LPG distribution activities, healthcare services, and education centres inside the camps. Officials also spoke with Rohingya youth about education, future opportunities, and repatriation issues. A meeting was later held with government agencies, UN organizations, NGOs, and humanitarian groups to discuss camp conditions and ongoing challenges. The visit comes at a time when concerns are growing over reduced international funding and uncertainty about the future of Rohingya refugees.
Arakan Army Arrests Rohingya Men in Buthidaung
On April 30, the Arakan Army reportedly arrested seven Rohingya men in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State. Two young men from Kyauk Hla Pyin village were detained in the morning. Later, five displaced Rohingya men from Doni Chaung village were also arrested. Local residents said the men were taken away without explanation, and their whereabouts remain unknown. The arrests have increased fear among Rohingya communities already facing conflict, displacement, and movement restrictions in Rakhine State.
Rohingya Arrested by Junta Forces
Twelve Rohingya people, including two children, were arrested by Myanmar junta forces in Ayeyarwady Region earlier this week. Local sources said the group had travelled from Rakhine State and was arrested near Thae Phyu Village on May 5. The group included seven men, three women, and two children. Their current whereabouts are still unknown. Many Rohingya in Myanmar continue to face travel restrictions, surveillance, and risk of arrest when trying to move outside Rakhine State.
Recent killings, arrests, severe weather incidents, and humanitarian challenges continue to affect Rohingya communities in both Bangladesh and Myanmar. In Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees continue to face insecurity, overcrowding, and reduced aid support inside the camps. Including Myanmar, Rohingya communities continue to suffer from movement restrictions, arrests, displacement, and lack of protection.
