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Rohingya Refugee Dies After Abandonment by Border Patrol

3/20/2026

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Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee from Burma, died in Buffalo, New York after abandonment by United States Border Patrol agents.
He fled persecution and arrived in the United States in December 2024.
Despite vulnerabilities including near blindness, he faced a police misunderstanding that led to arrest and detention.
After release, agents dropped him off alone in freezing temperatures, resulting in his death.

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Story summary

Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee from Burma, died in Buffalo, New York after abandonment by United States Border Patrol agents.
He fled persecution and arrived in the United States in December 2024.
Despite vulnerabilities including near blindness, he faced a police misunderstanding that led to arrest and detention.
After release, agents dropped him off alone in freezing temperatures, resulting in his death.