Myanmar refugee’s death ruled homicide: US health officials

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US health officials have ruled the death of a Rohingya refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, found deceased in Buffalo, New York, as a homicide. The ruling by the Erie County Medical Examiner's office cited complications from hypothermia and dehydration, stemming from an alleged act or omission by another.

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A vulnerable Rohingya refugee’s death in freezing conditions is ruled a homicide, raising questions over US immigration enforcement after officials allegedly left him alone in the cold following detention.

Myanmar refugee’s death ruled homicide: US health officials

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