United States Border Patrol agents escort a man after detaining him in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 11. (AFP)

US immigration agents criticized over Myanmar refugee’s death

Top United States Democrats condemned immigration authorities Thursday after a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar was found dead following his release from detention, piling pressure on President Donald Trump's hardline policies.

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