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Burma is one of the world's most brutal and oppressive regimes. The people of Karenni State live in fear under this regime. Rape, killings, torture and forced labour are all common. Many Karenni have been driven from their homes, their villages burned and landmines placed to prevent them from ever returning.

Some flee to live in the jungle, constantly on the run, while others cross to Thailand in search of refuge.

Burma

Burma (Union of Myanmar) located in Southeast Asia has been ruled by military dictatorship since 1962. The military government has crushed pro-democracy movements and has a long history of human rights abuse and persecution of the country's ethnic minorities. more..

Karenni State

One of seven frontier states, Karenni is regarded as one of the least accessible and poorest areas in Burma. Over half a century of conflict and neglect has left Karenni State lacking in basic infrastructure, with poor transport and communication links, inadequate health care, widespread illiteracy and little or no social and economic development. more..