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November 27, 2012

Protests Continue in Bangladesh as Factory Fire Death Toll Tops 120 
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Protests are continuing in Bangladesh after more than 120 workers were
killed in a factory fire over the weekend. On Monday, thousands of
garment workers blocked roads, causing some factories to shut down. As
mourners gathered outside the gutted factory, one survivor described the
fire.

Survivor: "My husband and I were working in the factory that day. At
first I didn't know where my husband was until he called me and asked me
to help him. Then I ran back to the third floor and it was black
everywhere. And I could not find him."

In the wake of the blaze, many are condemning U.S. companies such as
Wal-Mart after burnt remnants of clothing from brands sold at the retail
giant were found in the Bangladeshi factory.

 

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