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...KaRen have been battling foR independence eveR...

The Karen have been battling for independence ever since Burma itself became independent. Their resistance fighters have countered well the Burmese army's attempt at defeating their fight for a separate homeland. The mainly Christian Karen form the largest ethnic minority in Burma, and fund their movement by logging valuable teak in the forests. But the Burmese army is sealing off the border …

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...pRofile of Khun Sa, the Region's most poweRful and...

Khun Sa Opium Warlord

Myanmar | 1994

A profile of Khun Sa, the region's most powerful and autocratic drug warlord and his 20,000-strong army. From his citadel-like headquarters, he holds sway over an entire industry, and the lives of all who play a part within it.

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...RepoRt which looks at the Role played by...

Student Power

Myanmar | 1996

Archive report which looks at the role played by monks and students in the underground resistance in Myanmar in the mid-1990s, at the height of the country's military regime.

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...deeply peRsonal stoRy of a New Zealand woman who left heR...

The Guerrilla Princess

Myanmar | 1998

The deeply personal story of a New Zealand woman who left her home to become a freedom fighter in the depths of the Burmese jungle.

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...abduction of Aung San Su Kyi and muRdeR of heR suppoRteRs has Refocused the...

Beyond Rangoon

Myanmar | 2003

The abduction of Aung San Su Kyi and murder of her supporters has refocused the world’s attention on the plight of the Burmese people.

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...militaRy junta aRe on the veRge of signing...

Dealing With the Devil

Myanmar | 2004

Burma's military junta are on the verge of signing a peace deal with the ethnic Karen which will leave Aung Sang Suu Kyi increasingly isolated.

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...the violent cRackdown continues in BuRma, pRessuRe is gRowing...

Pillaging Paradise

Myanmar | 2005

As the violent crackdown continues in Burma, pressure is growing on the Chinese to use their influence with the Generals. 'Pillaging Paradise' examines China's business connections with Burma.

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...agReeing a cease-fiRe, the KaRen aRe still...

Death or Democracy

Myanmar | 2006

Despite agreeing a cease-fire, the Karen are still regularly attacked by the Burmese military regime. They fear the junta wants to annihilate them completely.

The Fall of Manerplaw

Myanmar | 1992

Khun Sa Opium Warlord

Myanmar | 1994

Student Power

Myanmar | 1996

The Guerrilla Princess

Myanmar | 1998

Beyond Rangoon

Myanmar | 2003

Dealing With the Devil

Myanmar | 2004

Pillaging Paradise

Myanmar | 2005

Death or Democracy

Myanmar | 2006