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April 2, 2026
Death of Refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam Ruled Homicide
- Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, died from complications of a perforated ulcer exacerbated by hypothermia and dehydration after being released by Border Patrol in Buffalo, New York.
- The Erie County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide, indicating negligence in his treatment after being dropped off in a hostile environment.
- Local officials and advocates are calling for accountability, with investigations ongoing by the Erie County District Attorney and New York Attorney General's office.
2 Sources
- Nurul Amin Shah Alam: Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicideApr 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM · BBC
- Border Patrol left refugee in ‘hostile environment’ before he died in the cold, family attorney saysApr 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM · Independent