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At least two people were killed and several others were injured in Bangladesh after mortar shells fired from Myanmar landed across the border amid clashes between rebel forces and the junta regime, reported AFP, on Monday (Feb 5) citing the police.&nbsp;

<h2>At least 2 killed in clashes</h2>

At least two people were killed and 17 others, including a child, have reportedly been injured after terrified Bangladeshi residents reported heavy fighting on the part of the border shared between Myanmar and Bangladesh.&nbsp;

The part of the border in question has witnessed frequent clashes since November between rebel Arakan Army fighters and the Myanmar military after the former ended a ceasefire that had largely held since a 2021 coup.

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On Monday, international aid agency Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said they had treated 17 people wounded in the clashes on Sunday (Feb 4) “following fighting at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border”.&nbsp;

It added, “All the patients had gunshot wounds.” At least two people were in “life-threatening condition” and five were “seriously injured,” according to the MSF.&nbsp;

A 48-year-old Bangladeshi woman identified as Hosne Ara and an unnamed ethnic Rohingya man had been killed on Monday afternoon, reported AFP citing local police chief Abdul Mannan.

“They were sitting in the kitchen... when a mortar hit the place,” said Ara’s daughter-in-law, who was too distraught to give her name. She added, “She was serving lunch to the Rohingya man who was hired by the family for farm work when they were hit.”

Meanwhile, several Bangladeshi residents living near the Myanmar border said that they are constantly living in fear due to the fighting. “We are living in fear,” said Abdus Shukkur, 75 who lives in Tumbru Bazaar, a Bangladeshi village near the border, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;

He added, “It’s not our war, but they are attacking our homes and people.”&nbsp;

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Mohammad Shamsud Douza, the deputy Bangladesh government official in charge of refugees, said many residents on the Bangladeshi side of the border have fled their houses and are living with relatives away from violence.&nbsp;

<h2>At least 95 Myanmar border guards fled to Bangladesh</h2>

At least 95 Myanmar border guards, some of them wounded, have fled to Bangladesh over the last few days, said officials in Dhaka, on Monday.&nbsp;

Members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) entered Bangladesh with their weapons, said Shariful Islam, a spokesman for Border Guard Bangladesh. He added, at least 15 of them had bullet wounds when they crossed the border and they received treatment at different hospitals.&nbsp;

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On Sunday, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said that the BGP personnel had entered the country from Myanmar’s Rakhine state for “self-protection” amid the ongoing fighting.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

At least two people were killed and several others were injured in Bangladesh after mortar shells fired from Myanmar landed across the border amid clashes between rebel forces and the junta regime, reported AFP, on Monday (Feb 5) citing the police.

At least two people were killed and several others were injured in Bangladesh after mortar shells fired from Myanmar landed across the border amid clashes between rebel forces and the junta regime, reported AFP, on Monday (Feb 5) citing the police. At least 2 killed in clashes At least two people were killed and 17 others, including a child, have reportedly been injured after terrified Bangladeshi residents reported heavy fighting on the part of the border shared between Myanmar and Bangladesh. The part of the border in question has witnessed frequent clashes since November between rebel Arakan Army fighters and the Myanmar military after the former ended a ceasefire that had largely held since a 2021 coup. WATCH | India may end free movement regime near Myanmar border On Monday, international aid agency Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said they had treated 17 people wounded in the clashes on Sunday (Feb 4) “following fighting at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border”. It added, “All the patients had gunshot wounds.” At least two people were in “life-threatening condition” and five were “seriously injured,” according to the MSF. A 48-year-old Bangladeshi woman identified as Hosne Ara and an unnamed ethnic Rohingya man had been killed on Monday afternoon, reported AFP citing local police chief Abdul Mannan. “They were sitting in the kitchen... when a mortar hit the place,” said Ara’s daughter-in-law, who was too distraught to give her name. She added, “She was serving lunch to the Rohingya man who was hired by the family for farm work when they were hit.” Meanwhile, several Bangladeshi residents living near the Myanmar border said that they are constantly living in fear due to the fighting. “We are living in fear,” said Abdus Shukkur, 75 who lives in Tumbru Bazaar, a Bangladeshi village near the border, as quoted by AFP. He added, “It’s not our war, but they are attacking our homes and people.” ALSO READ | Over 5,000 Myanmar refugees including soldiers flee to India's Mizoram for refuge amid border clashes Mohammad Shamsud Douza, the deputy Bangladesh government official in charge of refugees, said many residents on the Bangladeshi side of the border have fled their houses and are living with relatives away from violence. At least 95 Myanmar border guards fled to Bangladesh At least 95 Myanmar border guards, some of them wounded, have fled to Bangladesh over the last few days, said officials in Dhaka, on Monday. Members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) entered Bangladesh with their weapons, said Shariful Islam, a spokesman for Border Guard Bangladesh. He added, at least 15 of them had bullet wounds when they crossed the border and they received treatment at different hospitals. ALSO READ | Myanmar military plane skids off runway on airport in India’s Mizoram, eight injured On Sunday, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said that the BGP personnel had entered the country from Myanmar’s Rakhine state for “self-protection” amid the ongoing fighting. (With inputs from agencies)

At least two killed, several injured in Bangladesh amid fighting on Myanmar border

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China's military is gearing up for "combat training activities" along its border with Myanmar starting Saturday, following a recent incident where a convoy of trucks carrying goods into Myanmar was engulfed in flames.

Myanmar state media labeled the incident as an insurgent attack, contributing to heightened security concerns in China.

This comes at a crucial time when Chinese and Myanmar officials engaged in talks in Myanmar's capital to address concerns about border stability.&nbsp;

"About 120 out of 258 vehicles carrying household goods, consumer goods, clothes, and building materials were destroyed by fire," the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reportedly said.&nbsp;

Spokesperson for insurgents Li Kyar Win rubbished the allegations and said that it won't carry out acts that would be detrimental to the interests of the people of Myanmar.&nbsp;

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The Southern Theatre Command, one of China's People's Liberation Army's five commands, reportedly stated on WeChat that the training would assess the "rapid maneuverability, border sealing, and fire strike capabilities of theatre troops."

However, the announcement did not provide specific details regarding the timing or the number of troops involved.

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<h2>Junta says ties with China friendly&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

According to military junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun, Myanmar was informed about the drills.

He said that Chinese troops intended to "maintain stability and peace" near the border without interfering in Myanmar's internal affairs. Zaw Min Tun reassured that the military ties between China and Myanmar are strong, and both countries have friendly ties.

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The convoy fire occurred in the town of Muse against the backdrop of Myanmar's military facing challenges in maintaining control over several towns and military outposts.

The country is grappling with a significant and coordinated offensive, resulting in the displacement of over 2 million people, as reported by the United Nations.

(With inputs from agencies)

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China's military is gearing up for "combat training activities" along its border with Myanmar starting Saturday, following a recent incident where a convoy of trucks carrying goods into Myanmar was engulfed in flames.

China's military is gearing up for "combat training activities" along its border with Myanmar starting Saturday, following a recent incident where a convoy of trucks carrying goods into Myanmar was engulfed in flames. Myanmar state media labeled the incident as an insurgent attack, contributing to heightened security concerns in China. This comes at a crucial time when Chinese and Myanmar officials engaged in talks in Myanmar's capital to address concerns about border stability. "About 120 out of 258 vehicles carrying household goods, consumer goods, clothes, and building materials were destroyed by fire," the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reportedly said. Spokesperson for insurgents Li Kyar Win rubbished the allegations and said that it won't carry out acts that would be detrimental to the interests of the people of Myanmar. Also Read | Explained: How China bolsters Pakistan's terror infrastructure as world remembers 26/11 victims The Southern Theatre Command, one of China's People's Liberation Army's five commands, reportedly stated on WeChat that the training would assess the "rapid maneuverability, border sealing, and fire strike capabilities of theatre troops." However, the announcement did not provide specific details regarding the timing or the number of troops involved. Also Read | Ukraine claims Russia launched 'record number' of drones against Kyiv since war started Junta says ties with China friendly According to military junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun, Myanmar was informed about the drills. He said that Chinese troops intended to "maintain stability and peace" near the border without interfering in Myanmar's internal affairs. Zaw Min Tun reassured that the military ties between China and Myanmar are strong, and both countries have friendly ties. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Hamas expected to free more hostages today × The convoy fire occurred in the town of Muse against the backdrop of Myanmar's military facing challenges in maintaining control over several towns and military outposts. The country is grappling with a significant and coordinated offensive, resulting in the displacement of over 2 million people, as reported by the United Nations. (With inputs from agencies)

China holds training drills near Myanmar border after its convoy goes up in flames

The Indian Army&nbsp;carried out an operation on the hideouts of terror group NSCN-Khaplang along the Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday. 
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The operation was carried out early in the&nbsp;morning. 
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&ldquo;Firefight occurred along Indo-Myanmar border at 0445 hrs today. Heavy casualties reportedly inflicted on NSCN(K) cadre. No casualties suffered by Indian Security Forces,&rdquo; Indian Army&rsquo;s Eastern Command said in a tweet, giving details of the operation.

&quot;Own troops reacted swiftly and brought down heavily retaliatory fire on insurgents. The insurgents then broke contact and fled from the spot. As per inputs, a large number of casualties were suffered by the insurgents. Own troops suffered no casualties,&quot; the Eastern Command&nbsp;said.

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Sources in the government denied the operation was a &lsquo;surgical strike&rsquo;. The Eastern Command too released a statement clarifying that&nbsp;Indian troops &quot;did not cross the&nbsp;international border&quot;.

In June 2015, the Army had conducted a similar operation against banned insurgent groups following the killing of 20 soldiers in Manipur.&nbsp;

Sources in the government denied the operation was a surgical strike

The Indian Army carried out an operation on the hideouts of terror group NSCN-Khaplang along the Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday. The operation was carried out early in the morning. “Firefight occurred along Indo-Myanmar border at 0445 hrs today. Heavy casualties reportedly inflicted on NSCN(K) cadre. No casualties suffered by Indian Security Forces,” Indian Army’s Eastern Command said in a tweet, giving details of the operation. "Own troops reacted swiftly and brought down heavily retaliatory fire on insurgents. The insurgents then broke contact and fled from the spot. As per inputs, a large number of casualties were suffered by the insurgents. Own troops suffered no casualties," the Eastern Command said. Detailed statement attached pic.twitter.com/nbLYMLCqxQ — EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) September 27, 2017 × Sources in the government denied the operation was a ‘surgical strike’. The Eastern Command too released a statement clarifying that Indian troops "did not cross the international border". In June 2015, the Army had conducted a similar operation against banned insurgent groups following the killing of 20 soldiers in Manipur.

Naga terror group's hideouts targeted by Indian Army on Myanmar border

Thousands of Rohingyas are left stranded in the middle of nowhere as they make desperate attempts to enter Bangladesh in a bid to flee persecution in their homeland in Myanmar.

The death toll from the violence by Rohingya insurgents since Friday has climbed to 98, including &nbsp;80 insurgents and 12 security personnel, the government said. 
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Local police with the help of Border Guards Bangladesh have pushed back at least 100 Rohingyas since Friday (August 26) and have increased their vigil in the area after tension erupted in the northern Rakhine state in Myanmar, said Chailau Marma, chief of Ukhia police to WION. 
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Fresh violence reportedly erupted on Friday after members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launched an attack on Myanmar security forces, resulting in a retaliation in which at least 89 people including a dozen security personnel were killed. 
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The crackdown by security forces following the attack has prompted thousands of Rohingyas to flee their homeland for security. 
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Nearly 4,000 to 5,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh between Saturday evening and Sunday morning and have sought shelter at various places including the Balukhali and Leda makeshift camps as well as in other villages, said members of the Rohingya community in Cox&#39;s Bazar.

The fresh influx is being reported through the Tumbru village in Cox&#39;s Bazar. 
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Police or Border Guard Bangladesh however, could not confirm the numbers. 
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&quot;Rohingyas will not be able to stay in Myanmar. The military are firing wherever they are finding them,&quot;&nbsp;said Satter Islam, a registered Rohingya refugee in Cox&#39;s Bazar. 
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Nearly 87,000 Rohingyas migrated into Bangladesh illegally since last October following a crackdown by security forces in Myanmar on the Muslim minorities. 
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Bangladesh&#39;s&nbsp;foreign ministry summoned the charge d&rsquo;affaires of Myanmar on Saturday and expressed &quot;serious concern at the possibility of recurrence of such a situation&quot;. 
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Bangladesh has provided nearly 30,000 Rohingyas with refugee status until 1992 but unofficial estimates suggest more than 500,000 Rohingyas are staying in Bangladesh illegally. 
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&ldquo;We wish to return to Myanmar if the government provides us nationality and citizenship,&rdquo; said Shafiul Mostafa, another registered Rohingya refugee at Cox&rsquo;s Bazar. 
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The Rohingya are considered stateless people as the Myanmar government through an amendment in its 1982 Citizenship law revoked nationality and citizenship of the Muslim minority group consisting of roughly 1 million people. 
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Rohingya members in Bangladesh say that Myanmar&rsquo;s fresh agitation is retaliation to an investigation by an advisory commission led by former UN chief Kofi Annan which urged the Myanmar government to reinstate citizenship of the Rohingya and end persecution on the community.

 
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Nearly 4,000 to 5,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh between Saturday evening and Sunday morning and have sought shelter at various places including the Balukhali and Leda makeshift camps

Thousands of Rohingyas are left stranded in the middle of nowhere as they make desperate attempts to enter Bangladesh in a bid to flee persecution in their homeland in Myanmar. The death toll from the violence by Rohingya insurgents since Friday has climbed to 98, including 80 insurgents and 12 security personnel, the government said. Local police with the help of Border Guards Bangladesh have pushed back at least 100 Rohingyas since Friday (August 26) and have increased their vigil in the area after tension erupted in the northern Rakhine state in Myanmar, said Chailau Marma, chief of Ukhia police to WION. Fresh violence reportedly erupted on Friday after members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launched an attack on Myanmar security forces, resulting in a retaliation in which at least 89 people including a dozen security personnel were killed. The crackdown by security forces following the attack has prompted thousands of Rohingyas to flee their homeland for security. Nearly 4,000 to 5,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh between Saturday evening and Sunday morning and have sought shelter at various places including the Balukhali and Leda makeshift camps as well as in other villages, said members of the Rohingya community in Cox's Bazar. The fresh influx is being reported through the Tumbru village in Cox's Bazar. Police or Border Guard Bangladesh however, could not confirm the numbers. "Rohingyas will not be able to stay in Myanmar. The military are firing wherever they are finding them," said Satter Islam, a registered Rohingya refugee in Cox's Bazar. Nearly 87,000 Rohingyas migrated into Bangladesh illegally since last October following a crackdown by security forces in Myanmar on the Muslim minorities. Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned the charge d’affaires of Myanmar on Saturday and expressed "serious concern at the possibility of recurrence of such a situation". Bangladesh has provided nearly 30,000 Rohingyas with refugee status until 1992 but unofficial estimates suggest more than 500,000 Rohingyas are staying in Bangladesh illegally. “We wish to return to Myanmar if the government provides us nationality and citizenship,” said Shafiul Mostafa, another registered Rohingya refugee at Cox’s Bazar. The Rohingya are considered stateless people as the Myanmar government through an amendment in its 1982 Citizenship law revoked nationality and citizenship of the Muslim minority group consisting of roughly 1 million people. Rohingya members in Bangladesh say that Myanmar’s fresh agitation is retaliation to an investigation by an advisory commission led by former UN chief Kofi Annan which urged the Myanmar government to reinstate citizenship of the Rohingya and end persecution on the community.

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