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Myanmar police launch random arrests against Rohingya

7 November 2017

Arakan News Agency

Arakan news agency reported that the Myanmar police began random arrests in several villages of the state of Arakan against Rohingya Muslims from public roads.
The correspondent added that 38 Rohingyas were arrested while they were on the road, practicing their daily life from Fainr village and beating them with  sticks and belts, while there are also reports of extortion of money from detained Rohingyas for large amount of money in possession.
He added that other people were also taken to the police station later in various locations and then subjected to severe beatings and torture, while retaining of a mobile phone from one person.

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