Korail slum

Korail slum

Fire at Korail slum in the capital on 22 February 2025. Photo: Fire service

Fire at Korail Slum under control

At least eight firefighting units were working to control the fire

Fire burns Kuril slum on 18 December. Photo: Screengrab from video

Fire at Korail slum brought under control within an hour

The so-called Wall of Shame which used to separate the neighbourhoods housing the wealthy and the less fortunate in Lima, Peru. The wall was tore down on 1 September. Photo: DW

The walls of shame, from Lima to the world over

The green iron sheets were provided by Brac after the 2016 fire. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed

Why are some of the houses in Korail slum green?