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Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities

A nearly-blind refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead in upstate New York after being released from federal immigration custody. He was dropped off by US Customs and Border Protection at a coffee shop far from his home, amidst freezing temperatures, prompting Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan to call for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Headshot of a man looking straight ahead with a small black cap on his head, wearing a magenta shirt

Headshot of a man looking straight ahead with a small black cap on his head, wearing a magenta shirt

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Key Highlights

  • Nurul Amin Shah Alam was a blind, non-English-speaking refugee from Myanmar.
  • He was found dead in Buffalo days after being released from immigration custody.
  • US Customs and Border Protection dropped him off at a coffee shop miles from his home.
  • Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan described the death as 'deeply disturbing'.
  • The Department of Homeland Security stated he showed no signs of distress when dropped off.
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Sources

  1. Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities

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