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A couple working near their house: drawn by a child after they arrived in Thailand from Burma
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A Karen boy looking around the tree

Background on Burma

The issues facing the population of Burma are extremely complex. Whilst the country has been ruled by a military dictatorship for over 40 years, a civil war has been raging for more than half a century. These materials help to give background information on Burma, and the situation that the population is facing today.

History of Burma

Ethnic Groups

Briefing Notes:

Burma’s non-violent Demonstrations for change Link to Ethnic Oppression in Eastern Burma

Drugs in Karenni State

Other Materials

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