My family held a funeral for me': Bangladesh's disappeared' emerge from secret prisons
Briefly

Chakma, an Indigenous rights activist, recounted enduring mental and physical torture in a clandestine prison, expressing gratitude for his unexpected release after five years of captivity.
I often begged the guard who escorted me to the toilet to just shoot and kill me, highlighting the despair and trauma he felt during his five years in detention.
Chakma's family conducted funeral rituals believing he was dead, revealing the profound impact of his disappearance on both him and his loved ones.
He describes his return as shocking and miraculous, yet he continues to suffer from nightmares, mental breakdowns, and a constant sense of fear.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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