Unicef has said all-out efforts are underway from partners to ensure that the learning centres in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp destroyed by a recent fire can be resumed as early as possible.
“UNICEF also started repairing damaged tube wells, latrines, bathing spaces and tap-stands in affected areas,"said UNICEF Bangladesh Representative Sheldon Yett in a statement on the recent fire in the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar.
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Unicef thanked the local authorities, front-line responders and all partners whose tireless work brought the fire under control.
“We also remain vigilant to prevent further risks for children in the area, child labour for collection of debris and construction efforts," said Yett.
UNICEF is "deeply grieved" and stands in support of the thousands of Rohingya refugees affected by the fire that broke out in the refugee camps on January 9 in Cox’s Bazar.
The fire that swept across Camp 16 burnt down 300 shelters and damaged another 500, according to UNICEF.