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The Violent Birth of Bangladesh

In 1971 Bangladesh was created through a bloody war for independence. Photojournalist Raghu Rai’s images of the refugee crisis stand as a powerful testimony to these events, the effects of which are being felt today.

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JONAS CUENIN
August 10, 2024

Saturday August 10, 2024

Summary

In 1971, Bangladesh was created through a bloody war for independence. The brutal fighting between Bangladesh and Pakistan, which eventually also drew in India, led to both a genocide of up to 3 million, and a refugee crisis of 10 million people. Photojournalist Raghu Rai’s images of the refugee crisis stand as a powerful testimony to these events, the effects of which are being felt today.

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