Burma Human Rights Network’s report: “We also have dreams” Violence in the Camps Everyone BHRN spoke to said that they felt violence was a problem in the camps. They described domestic violence against women, unsafe conditions for women using latrines at night, criminal gangs fighting, arson attacks, and fighting and disappearances among refugees. Many said they were in fear of the violence, while some expressed concern for others caught in the middle of it. The unanimous acknowledgment of violence indicates it is an area of concern, although broad, that requires significantly more attention by authorities and NGOs on the ground. Disappearances in the camps were listed as a common problem by many, though few gave many specifics about this. There was frequently a reluctance to speak about certain topics for fear of retribution. www.bhrn.org.uk 21