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Fire Rips Through Marshall Islands Parliament, New Complex Planned
8/27/2025
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Story summary
- A fire severely damaged the Nitijela, the parliament building of the Marshall Islands, in Majuro, rendering it unusable.
- Firefighters encountered difficulties due to limited resources and delayed response.
- President Hilda Heine plans to expedite the construction of a new parliament complex.
- Lawmakers are now seeking temporary locations to resume their legislative duties amid recovery efforts.
