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Villages forced to be human mine sweeprs Fri 20 Mar 2009, IMNA/HURFOM
Residents of at least eight villages in Karen state are being forced to provide food for soldiers from the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), as well work as porters, guides and human minesweepers.
Beginning in February, residents report that each village has been required to provide 20 baskets of rice and cooking materials to DKBA Battalions No. 901, 906, 907 and “special force.” Affected villages include Kyait Kwin, Maw Hto Ka Lay, Kawk Sign, Pine Ka Lar Don, Ason, Thaung Oot, Tawbawbo and Larm Pharn villages. Read more
Fri ,Mar 20, 2009
The People’s Militia Force (PMF) in villages across Mudon Township will be given new weapons, say local sources, who also surmise that the armament is a preparation for the upcoming 2010 elections. Read more
FBR REPORT:
TWO VILLAGERS SHOT DEAD AND MORE THAN 400 FLEE BURMA ARMY ATTACKS IN WESTERN KAREN STATE
Karen State, Burma
15 March, 2009
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
Two villagers in western Karen State have recently been shot dead by the Burma Army as it continues its drive to dominate and control the people of Karen State.
PLEASE NOTE: This report contains graphic images
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