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Rohingya coerced into going to remote island, refugees and aid workers say

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Refugees and humanitarian workers said some of the thousands of Rohingya being shipped to a remote island had been coerced, despite government assertions that none would be forced to go.

Two Rohingya told Reuters their names appeared on lists compiled by government-appointed local leaders without their consent, while aid workers said officials used threats and enticements to pressure people into going...

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