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2022.04.20 Borderline crisis: human cost of the Tatmadaw’s war

Since seizing power on February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military, or Tatmadaw, has stepped up its military campaign. Targeting areas of resistance across the country, the Tatmadaw has been increasing pressure on the Thai-Myanmar borders states of Kayin and Kayah, formerly known as formerly known as Karenni and Karen states. Nearly 200,000 people have been internally displaced in the two states since late last year, with some refugees fleeing across the Moei river to Thailand. The number of internally displaced people in Myanmar has reached nearly 1 million, more than half of whom have been displaced since the coup. Most are suffering from severe food shortages according to U.N. data. In Kayin, one of the worst affected states, nearly 60% of the population has been driven from their homes, many by aerial bombardments and ground attacks. On this evening, expert speakers will discuss the internal dynamics of this escalating humanitarian crisis and its impact on neighbouring areas such as the Thai-Myanmar border. Join us for this important event and a short-film screening, “Rain of Sorrow” (Kirana Productions, 8 minutes), which documents the impact of the military’s attacks on ethnic villages in Myanmar’s east and targeting of civilian infrastructure including schools and hospitals. Confirmed for the evening: Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe, Minister of Women, Children and Youth Affairs, National Unity Government of Myanmar. Sally Thompson, executive director of The Border Consortium. Jeanne Hallacy, journalist and filmmaker. Htoo Chit, founder and director, Foundation for Education and Development, Kayah State. Neineh Plo, Karenni Coordination Team for Emergency Relief. Moderator: Gwen Robinson, FCCT board member.