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Malaysian police investigate firebombing at Rohingya settlement in Johor
Johor police are investigating a Molotov cocktail attack on a residential property occupied by Rohingya refugees in the state. The incident resulted in a minor fire at the dwelling.
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Authorities in Malaysia's southern Johor state have launched an investigation following an attack on a Rohingya residential settlement using an incendiary device. Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed that a Molotov cocktail was used in the assault, which sparked a small fire at a house inhabited by members of the Rohingya community.
The attack marks a concerning incident in a state that hosts a significant population of Rohingya refugees who have fled persecution in Myanmar. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identity and motives of those responsible, remain under investigation.
Police have not released additional details regarding casualties, the extent of property damage, or any arrests related to the attack. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to establish the facts surrounding the firebombing.