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Fire Destroys 2,000 Settlements at Rohingya Refugee Camp
Photo Credit: Mohammad Tauheed By Mihir ShenoyStaff Writer Kutupalong, the world’s largest refugee camp, located in Bangladesh, has once again caught fire. More than 2,000 settlements have been burned to the ground, and approximately 12,000 of the 700,000 Rohingya refugees at this camp have been displaced. Additionally, 21 schools and 35 mosques have been destroyed,…
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Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Turkey and Syria
Photo Credit: Murad Sezer By Harshita DevavarapuStaff Writer In the early hours of February 6th 2023, a major earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit the town of Gaziantep. Located in southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, Gaziantep and the surrounding areas were reduced to rubble in the wake of the earthquake and intense aftershocks. This particular…