UN concerned over shootings by Myanmar police at camp for Rohingya refugees

UN concerned over shootings by Myanmar police at camp for Rohingya refugees

The United Nations has expressed concern over reports of shootings by Myanmar police at a camp for Rohingya refugees in Rakhine state.

In a statement, head of the UN office in Myanmar Knut Ostby called for calm, non-violence and restraint in the camp.

According to media reports, at least four Rohingya Muslims were shot and injured as Myanmar police entered camp.