Christians in Myanmar s ethnic regions bear brunt of conflict
Military attacks on Karen and Kachin areas have displaced thousands as many attempt to flee to Thailand
Updated: May 04, 2021 06:27 AM GMT
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A protester holds a placard supporting the Kachin Independence Army and Kachin Independence Organisation during a demonstration against the military coup in Hpakant in Kachin state on May 2. (Photo: Kachinwaves/AFP)
Thousands of people including the elderly, children and pregnant women didn’t have time to pack their belongings as they fled their homes as the military launched airstrikes in Karen state in southeastern Myanmar last month.
As of April 30, more than 3,000 people had fled across the border to Thailand, and more are expected as the airstrikes continue, according to the Karen Women’s Organization.