At least 80 Rohingya detained in Myanmar

The Kutupalong refugee camp, the largest in the world, is home to an estimated 600,000 Rohingya refugees, while another 250,000 live at nearby sites. Bangladesh says the camps have become a severe burden on its economy but the prospect of a solution to resolve the plight of the Rohingya appears remote. (AFP Photo)

More than 80 Rohingya people seeking to travel by boat to Malaysia have been detained in southeastern Myanmar after traffickers abandoned them, a security source told AFP on Saturday.

The group, which included women and children, had been detained by authorities on Friday near Thanbyuzayat town in Mon state, a security source who asked not to be named told AFP.