1.   Over the years the government encouraged poor Muslims from the overcrowded plains to migrate to the hills, despite protests from the tribespeople.

2.   Leaving their overcrowded plains over the years, thousands of Muslims migrated to the rugged hills and dense forests.

3.   The insurgency began after thousands of Muslims migrated to the hills from overcrowded plains and grabbed land from the tribes, largely Buddhist Chakmas.

4.   The insurgency began after thousands of Muslims migrated to the region from overcrowded plains and grabbed land from the tribals, who are mostly Buddhist Chakmas.

5.   The rebels demand self-rule in the hills and the removal of Muslim migrants who have settled in the hills from overcrowded plains.

6.   The rebels are demanding self-rule in the hills and the removal of Muslim migrants who have settled in the hills from overcrowded plains.

7.   Thousands of Muslims have migrated from overcrowded plains to southeastern hills over the years.