Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after border patrol release

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 27, 2026 at 09:27 PM

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In New York, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead on February 27, 2026, days after being released by US Border Patrol. Shah Alam, who was nearly blind and medically vulnerable, was reportedly given a "courtesy ride" by agents. He was then left at a Tim Hortons restaurant, located miles away from his home. The circumstances surrounding his death and the Border Patrol's decision to release him at that location have sparked outrage. The incident raises questions about the treatment of vulnerable individuals by border authorities.

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Tim Hortons 40% United States 50% New York 60% Rohingya 70% United States Border Patrol 80% Nurul Amin Shah Alam 90%

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