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Mine event in Ukhiya, Palongkhali border area, Bangladesh on Sun 29th March 2026

29th March 2026

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Two individuals, including a teenager, have suffered severe injuries and limb loss following landmine explosions along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Rakhine State over the last four days.

The most recent incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, at approximately 1:00 PM near the Naf River in the Palongkhali border area of Ukhiya. Abdul Hakim, a teenage Rohingya refugee, was fishing when he triggered a mine while crossing toward the Myanmar side of the river.

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Ukhiya ( Palongkhali border area )

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