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Title: Extortion and restrictions under the DKBA in Pa

Description: "Recent reports suggest that, in negotiations with State authorities, the DKBA has been able to ensure its long-term political future in Burma by transforming itself into a ?Border Security Force?, a title that would nominally place the group within the SPDC hierarchy. Consequently, the DKBA?s ongoing restrictions and extortion in T?Nay Hsah and Dta Greh townships of eastern Pa?an District (near the Thai border) may be expected to continue even after the planned 2010 elections. This report examines cases of abuse against villagers by SPDC and DKBA forces in Pa?an District from the end of 2008 to March 2009..."

Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group Field Reports (KHRG #2009-F4)

Date of publication: 2009-03-16

Date of entry/update: 2009-10-31

Grouping: Individual Documents

Category: Discrimination against the Karen, Labour Rights

Language: English

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