This is the place our father and Mother left behind. This was the place where I grew up. I have been staying here for the past 60 years . There is no place for our neighbors to live next to us. The army has taken over their lands. The army is always watching us. We are in a position where we cannot do anything at this point.
Securing a livelihood is very difficult. There are no basic facilities. Due to the problem of elephants, we are not able to cultivate crops. No matter how much protection we place, elephants come and attack us. We have nowhere else to go. No matter what happens, we have to live here. This is our land.
Khadija
Aalim Chenai, Ampara
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