"Devastating Fire Leaves Thousands of Rohingya Refugees Homeless in Bangladesh"

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"Devastating Fire Leaves Thousands of Rohingya Refugees Homeless in Bangladesh"
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A fire at the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, left thousands of Rohingya refugees homeless, destroying around 1,040 shelters and damaging mosques, healthcare facilities, and educational centers. No deaths were reported, but an investigation into the cause, suspected to be arson, has been ordered. The Rohingya, who face discrimination and persecution in Myanmar, have been living in crowded, makeshift shelters in Bangladesh since fleeing a military crackdown in 2017. Ongoing suffering, including violence between rival Rohingya groups, continues to plague the camps.

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