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God, what an army

Article Abstract:

A group from ethnic Karens in Myanmar called 'God's Army' has been involved in the hijacking of a bus in Thailand, and the storming of a hospital. The aim was to secure medical help for members of the group, which is led by two twins called Luther and Johnny Htoo, who are 12-years-old. The rebels included students previously involved in a hostage taking incident at the embassy of Myanmar in Bangkok, Thailand. They were angry at Thailand's seeking to contain them in Myanmar, and not permitting them to take refuge in Thailand. Thai soldiers killed all the rebels in the hospital.

Guerrillas

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A new wolf in South-East Asia

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Countries surrounding Burma, also known as Myanmar, are endangered by the aggressive military government of that country. Attacks against Muslim communities and military activity in Thailand are causing alarm in many Southeast Asian countries. Thailand is bracing for military action against Myanmar.

International relations, Civil-military relations

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Doing business with Pol Pot: Thailand

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Thailand has been criticised for continuing to trade with the oppressive governments in Cambodia and Myanmar. Government officials have claimed that Thailand will slowly pull out of trading with these countries, but there has been no sign of any change.

International trade, Political aspects, Cambodia, Cambodian foreign relations

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