Investigation stalled· Murder · Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar Camp Child Killing
Filed at: 3 December 2022Last updated: 1 May 2024
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Summary
A 9-year-old child was killed inside the refugee camp during a faction clash. Local police have not filed a charge sheet.
Key facts
- Fact 1
- Victim identity anonymized per editorial policy (minor)
- Fact 2
- UNHCR logged the incident; referred to Bangladesh police liaison
- Fact 3
- No charge sheet after 18 months
Context
The child was caught in crossfire during a factional dispute in Block C-14 of the Kutupalong settlement. Four adult witnesses filed statements; all subsequently withdrew, citing fear of reprisal.
Timeline
2 entries
- 2022-12-04Media report· 4 December 2022
Child killed in Kutupalong faction clash
- 2024-05-01Editorial note
No charge sheet; 18 months elapsed
People in this case
Victim
- Minor — identity withheld
Documents
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Sources
- [1]Child killed in camp faction clash; police yet to name suspects
- [2]UNHCR: incident at Kutupalong registered and referred to Bangladesh authorities
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