Chittagong, Bangladesh: A languishing released Rohingya prisoner from Cox’s Bazaar Jail died of complications from diseases in Chittagong Medical College Hospital yesterday, said Rofiqul Hider, jailer of Chittagong Jail.
The deceased was identified as Dil Mohamed (61), son of the late Abul Kashim, who hailed from Sindiprang Village of Buthidaung Township, Arakan State, Burma.
The Teknaf Police arrested Dil Mohamed on December 7, 2002 on charges of smuggling. Following his arrest he was sent to Cox’s Bazaar Jail on December 17.
After serving his five year term, the Cox’s Bazaar Court ordered him to be released and repatriated to Burma on October 23, 2007. However, neither authorities of the Burmese government nor his relatives approached the jail to receive Dil Mohamed. He was kept in jail until his death on December 21, 2010.
Several days prior to his death Dil Mohamed was known to be suffering from complications from diseases, so he was transferred to the Chittagong Jail for treatment on December 11, 2010. After arrival in Chittagong, he was immediately admitted to the Chittagong Medical College Hospital for treatment, Rofiqul Hider added.
On December 20, hospital authorities discharged him following treatment. One day later he was admitted to the hospital again because his condition began deteriorating. Dil Mohamed died in the hospital one hour after his arrival on December 21.
No authorities of the Burmese government received any Muslim Rohingya citizen of Burma, and Dil Mohamed was also a victim of discrimination, said a businessman in Chittagong.
On the Bangladesh-Burma border, the arrest of Burmese citizens on charges of illegal entry is common. Therefore, many Burmese citizens— mostly Rohingyas—are languishing in various jails of Bangladesh.
Due to a lack of advocacy on behalf of prisoners, there are many released prisoners who must stay in jails even after they have completed their terms. A strong Rohingya political organization is necessary to work for the welfare of Rohingyas in exile, said a Rohingya politician.
The deceased was identified as Dil Mohamed (61), son of the late Abul Kashim, who hailed from Sindiprang Village of Buthidaung Township, Arakan State, Burma.
The Teknaf Police arrested Dil Mohamed on December 7, 2002 on charges of smuggling. Following his arrest he was sent to Cox’s Bazaar Jail on December 17.
After serving his five year term, the Cox’s Bazaar Court ordered him to be released and repatriated to Burma on October 23, 2007. However, neither authorities of the Burmese government nor his relatives approached the jail to receive Dil Mohamed. He was kept in jail until his death on December 21, 2010.
Several days prior to his death Dil Mohamed was known to be suffering from complications from diseases, so he was transferred to the Chittagong Jail for treatment on December 11, 2010. After arrival in Chittagong, he was immediately admitted to the Chittagong Medical College Hospital for treatment, Rofiqul Hider added.
On December 20, hospital authorities discharged him following treatment. One day later he was admitted to the hospital again because his condition began deteriorating. Dil Mohamed died in the hospital one hour after his arrival on December 21.
No authorities of the Burmese government received any Muslim Rohingya citizen of Burma, and Dil Mohamed was also a victim of discrimination, said a businessman in Chittagong.
On the Bangladesh-Burma border, the arrest of Burmese citizens on charges of illegal entry is common. Therefore, many Burmese citizens— mostly Rohingyas—are languishing in various jails of Bangladesh.
Due to a lack of advocacy on behalf of prisoners, there are many released prisoners who must stay in jails even after they have completed their terms. A strong Rohingya political organization is necessary to work for the welfare of Rohingyas in exile, said a Rohingya politician.
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