Category Archives: Free Burma Rangers

Burma in the News: Landmine Victims Find Solace at Mae La

The choir at Care Villa sing. (Photo: Alex Ellgee/The Irrawaddy) According to The Irrawaddy (published April 10, 2010): As the last rays of sun beam through the wooden wall, the choir assembles in the hut. Without delay, the men bellow … Continue reading

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Internal Displacement Report: January 17-19, 2010

This January, Karen State has seen some of recent months’ most severe attacks on civilians by Burma’s ruling military regime, the State and Peace Development Council (SPDC). According to a recent report from Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian organization operating … Continue reading

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Agricultural Training Center Destroyed

Although the above is the roof of our youth leader training center in a remote region of Karen State, it’s still a perfect example of the simple structures the Burmese Army routinely destroys. Here youth are trained to help their … Continue reading

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