As the monsoon rains start in Bangladesh,there are grave concerns for refugeesFor 14 terrifying days, Nabil Alam, or his wife and nine children trudged through the jungles of northern Myanmar to reach the border with Bangladesh. The entire way,Alam looked over his shoulder for soldiers or local militia groups armed with clubs and knives.
That was eight months ago. Now, in the refugee camps of south-east Bangladesh, or he is anxiously watching the sky,awaiting the gloomy clouds that will soon drench the area in months of monsoon rain.
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Source: theguardian.com