Sheltered Lives
September 26, 2006
THERE are probably no longer any tsunami refugees living in tents. But many remain at the refugee barracks while awaiting the completion of their houses, which are still under construction. Those whose land is gone or unfit for housing reconstruction wait for the distribution of brand-new houses. In addition to the housing problem, the barrack dwellers face other problems, among which are unemployment and unavailability of business capital. There
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