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Bangladesh investigates massive fire in Rohingya refugee camp

Rohingya refugees search for their belongings after a fire broke out in Balukhali refugee camp in Ukhia, Cox'Äôs bazar, Bangladesh, 05 March 2023. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report, over 90 facilities including hospitals and learning centres were damaged as a massive fire broke out at a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya upazila on 05 March afternoon. (Incendio) EFE/EPA/STR

Dhaka, Mar 6 (EFE).- Bangladesh authorities initiated an investigation on Monday in order to determine the cause of a massive fire that destroyed more than a third of the shelters in a Rohingya refugee camp, leaving 12,000 people without shelter. The investigation committee, which includes representatives from the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation … Read more