But we knew that if we did not leave, we would be killed or our mother or sisters raped in front of us,” says Mr. Salim. It is a tough life but we are able to earn and have a roof over our head, which would not be possible back home,” says Mr. Salim. He adds that returning to Myanmar is not an option, and that he and his family would “rather drown in the sea than head back home”. If we go back to Myanmar, we will probably end up dead.” Abdullah’s house sports the Indian flag outside its door and his children identify themselves as Indian. In India, we came with nothing but we do not fear for our lives,” says Mr. Salim.

Source: The Hindu August 20, 2017 19:52 UTC