Malaysians demand bodies of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 passengers before the end of Ramadan

Malaysians demand bodies of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 passengers before the end of Ramadan
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The relatives of those lost on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 are growing impatient in their quest to bury their loved ones.

Gathered at a hotel conference room in Putrajaya, just south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was headed, the families of those lost discussed the need to bury the deceased. While the majority of the attendants at the Marriott Hotel were joyously celebrating Ramadan's daily fasting break, those who lost loved ones in Thursday's tragedy came together to share grief — and demand action.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.