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MUMBAI:
Decades after Myanmar's (formerly Burma) military junta forced the
Rohingyas into exile, their suffering still continues. Trapped in
displacement camps, they survive on starvation rations in constant
fear of abuse.
 The
Bangladesh government, classes the Rohingyas as illegal immigrants.
World's untold stories: Bangladesh – The forgotten people tells
the story of the plight of these refugees. According to the UNHCR,
guards at the displacement camp are accused of forcing refugees
into prostitution, extortion and stealing food. Thousands more live
in slums along the Naj River without the basic protection of the
United Nations. "We survive by collecting leaves and boiling
them", states one woman. "No-one cares about us".
'Bangladesh–
The forgotten people is part of CNN International's weekly 30 minute
documentary strand, World's untold stories. Produced by UK firm
Journeyman Pictures, the documentaries are fresh and compelling
and aim to cover controversial issues that have been getting little
or no media attention.
Airtimes:
Indian Standard Times
Friday,
July 20 at 2330hrs
Saturday,
July 21 at 1630hrs
Sunday,
July 22 at 1530hrs
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