Marshall Islands picks up the pieces after fire destroys its ‘heart of democracy’

An aerial view of the Marshall Islands’ Nitijela parliament building in Majuro showing extensive fire damage. Photograph: Chewy C Lin

The Nitijela building is more than just walls and chambers; it holds our history, our struggles, and our hopes as a people.

We, the Marshallese, have faced fire and storm before. And like the phoenix, we have always risen from the ashes — stronger, more united, and more determined.

We will rise again.

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After a devastating fire, the Marshall Islands is receiving support from both Taiwan and the US to restore its damaged parliament building.

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