"ARSA-Linked Individuals Spotted in Uniforms on Cox’s Bazar Beach"


 

On the evening of June 8, dozens of young Muslim refugee men wearing shirts bearing the emblem of the ARSA (Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army) militant group were spotted on Cox’s Bazar beach in Bangladesh. According to reports, they may have come from the Kutupalong refugee camps or may be living in rented apartments in the town of Cox’s Bazar, outside the camps.

In a video report by Cox’s Bazar News, a teenage boy was seen kissing the ARSA emblem on his shirt with apparent affection, and he verbally confirmed his support, saying “ARSA.”

According to local sources, Bangladeshi authorities reportedly prohibit refugees from leaving the camps except for medical emergencies. The camps are already equipped with schools, clinics, hospitals, and markets. A local resident commented, “If they keep coming out like this, there will be a rise in crime in the country.”


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