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April 30, 2021

Thousands Flee into Thailand as Burmese Junta Launches Airstrikes Near Border
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The Burmese military has launched airstrikes against rebels from two
ethnic groups, the Kachin and Karen, who have been seeking greater
autonomy for decades. At least 2,000 Burmese refugees have already
crossed into Thailand seeking safety. This comes days after Karen rebels
seized a Burmese military base near the Thai border. Meanwhile, protests
against the Burmese military junta continue. Over 750 protesters have
been killed since the junta seized power in February.


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