For over fifty years, the dictators of Burma have waged war
against their own civilian population. The demonstrations of 2007 were put
down brutally. The war against the ethnic peoples continues. It is a war
backed by a military of more than 400,000 soldiers and is supported by 50%
of the nation’s budget. The Burma Army’s methodology is to conduct large-scale
offensives like the one described in this report, followed by consolidation
of territory gained and expansion of control and then the launching of new
attacks. In spite of this oppression, the people of Burma have not given
up. They need prayer, immediate protection, humanitarian assistance, and
support for their pro democracy organizations.
Shan, Karen, Karenni relief teams support the demonstrators.
KWO, KYO and FBR team members from Nyaunglebin
District send message of unity with demonstrators.
Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, has now spent
more than 12 years under house arrest. She is the leader of the National
League for Democracy (NLD), the party which won over 80% of the vote in
the 1990 elections in Burma. The military dictatorship responded by ignoring
the results of the elections and jailing members of the opposition.
Father and daughter flee Burma Army attacks
Nurse injured by Burma Army mortar in March
07.
Fleeing Burma Army attacks in Karen State.
IDP woman with children in a hiding site.
Jan 07.
Families flee across road controlled by Burma
Army. Dec 06.
