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The ethnic Karen rebel leader is considering making peace with his long-time enemy. But rather than ending the conflict, some think Rangoon’s ceasefire overtures are driven by other motives. |
Here’s a look at the people who have helped broker ceasefire agreements over the past 15 years between Burma’s ethnic insurgent groups and the military junta. |
Fifty-five years of civil war have decimated Burma’s Karen State, forcing thousands of civilians to flee their homes. Most would like to return—by their own will when the fighting stops. |
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Koranic law proscribes using money earned from trading in drugs. But many Burmese Muslims in China can’t resist the benefits of joining in. |
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Long iron nails pierce Aye Ko’s whole body. There’s no blood, but he suffers greatly. |
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Renaud Egreteau provides a sober, comprehensive record of how India’s relations with Burma changed over 1990s. But his analysis falls short. |
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Calling out for mother, only when you stumble. (A Burmese proverb) |
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