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Arakan Man, 29, Married
Like most other Arakans from Myanmar, OO tells a similar story of forced labour. This time, the village he was in was divided into three groups and forced to carry rocks at a quarry. They worked fo… more »
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Arakan Man, 29, Married
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: Like most other Arakans from Myanmar, OO tells a similar story of forced labour. This time, the vi … more »
Arakan Man, 29, Single
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: “There were about 40-50 soldiers that came to my village that day. One had stars on his shou … more »
Arakan Man, 33, Single
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: “My elder sister drowned because of forced labour. She was picking stones from the river. E … more »
Arakan Male, 35, Married
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: “Last year, during the water festival, I went for a drink with my friend who is a policeman. … more »
Arakan Male, 33, Married
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fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: As the bus joined the main road, my interpreter pointed at the lone man talking on his handphone by … more »
Arakan Male, 36 years old
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: FF is one of the community leaders from the Arakan community. I was greatly surprised that one day, … more »
Arakan Father, 38
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: “My daughter is at school. I want to send her money for her education. So one day she could b … more »
Arakan Father (Divorced), 29
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: HH is 29 years old. Hailing from one of many islands of the Arakan coast, he has been a fisherman … more »
Arakan Father, 39
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: “Before leaving, I told my wife not to worry. I told her that if I find work I will send money b … more »
Arakan, 32 Years Old, Father, Twin Sons
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: A Capricorn, born in January 1975, BB is 32 this year. BB is the story of a man who has been a far … more »
Arakan, 26 years old, Female, Married
fiftyrefugees wrote 1 year ago: I am amazed. Amazed that she is still sitting in front of me, telling me her story in her soft voi … more »
