The Nation(3/8/99)

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Karens released 
Mac Hong Son - Burmese troops yesterday handed over four Karens who were
kidnapped. by unidentified armed intruders from a border shop at Ban Mai
Sapae, Muang district, on july 23.

After several rounds of talks between border police and Burmese troops and
a plea from a missionary to Rangoon, the four  who  included a former
Burmese student, two Karen soldiers and a missionary, were released to Thai
officials at Ban Doi Saeng, tambon Pang Mu, Maung district.
The four were sent to Ban Pang Trac- tor temporary camp for questioning. 
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