Attack in Rohingya Camp: UNHCR calls for improving security

The UNHCR, has urged Bangladesh to take immediate measures to improve security in the Rohingya camps, saying that it is "extremely concerned" by another violent attack there.

"UNHCR is extremely concerned by another violent attack in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh," said the UN refugee agency in a statement issued last night.

This incident, which took place early yesterday, resulted in the deaths of at least "seven" refugees and injuries to an unspecified number of people, including children, it said.

The injured are now receiving medical care.

The UNHCR also sought arrest and prosecution of those responsible for instigating and committing these violent attacks in accordance with the law.

"Rohingya refugees fled to Bangladesh seeking safety and security from violence. A large majority -- some 80 percent -- are women and children," the UN agency said.