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“Political neglect of the Acehnese in Indonesia and the Tamils in Sri Lanka, social marginalisation of coastal fishing communities in the Indian Ocean countries, and the difficulties that powerless individuals face in accessing resources have contributed to their vulnerability to the tsunami hazards,” says Pradyumna P. Karan, a co-editor of a recent publication, The Indian Ocean Tsunami.

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Last checked: 16 July 2021

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Hazards Tsunami
Themes Civil Society/NGOs Early warning Governance Social impacts and social resilience Inclusion
Country and region India Indonesia Japan Sri Lanka Thailand

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