Eight Mro Indigenous People Injured in Violent Clash Near Bangladesh–Rakhine Border
Eight members of the indigenous Mro community were seriously injured in a violent group attack near Border Milepost No. 55 along the Rakhine–Bangladesh border in Alikadam Township, Bandarban District, according to information obtained by AB News.
The injured individuals were identified as Danyan (52), Amor (50), Preikay Kyaw (27), Aung Saung (30), Kauk Ngun (50), Nga Wei (27), Lan Ching (30), and Min Yo (40).
The incident took place at around 10 a.m. on January 17, when local indigenous villagers attempted to prevent a group of people from allegedly stealing crops from fruit plantations belonging to Mro families. During the confrontation, the villagers were reportedly assaulted with knives and sticks.
A local resident told AB News that the attack was carried out jointly by some settler Muslims and members of local violent groups, targeting the indigenous Mro villagers.
One plantation owner said the Mro people have lived on the land for generations but are now facing increasing pressure as outsiders allegedly seize their plantations by force. “These plantations are our only means of survival,” the owner said. “When we tried to defend them, we were attacked. We have reached a point where we cannot even ensure our own safety on our ancestral land.”
All eight victims suffered serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at Alikadam Township Hospital.
Local sources report growing tensions in the border area between indigenous communities and settlers. Residents have urged the authorities to take concrete measures to protect indigenous people and prevent further violence in the region.
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