Rohingya refugees protest in Surat Thani over holiday denial

Rohingya Muslim refugees being held at a detention centre in Surat Thani province cut power and broke windows in a protest over not being allowed to celebrate an important Islamic holiday.

The 94 women and children late Monday tried to break open doors and shattered windows in their dormitory at the holding centre in tambon Khun Thale in Muang district, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Read more: Bangkok Post

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