Leading Rohingya activist killed in Bangladesh
By DW
01 October 2021 |
8:04 am
Mohib Ullah was known for his tireless effort to highlight the struggles of the Rohingya refugees who were forced to flee to Bangladesh following a deadly crackdown by Myanmar's military in 2017.
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