'Humans are for the grave'

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'Humans are for the grave'

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Dec 5, 2021

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After post-coup protests, Karen State in Myanmar faced a crackdown by the nation's armed forces, the Tatmadaw. Now, many rebuild, while others grow defiant.
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Dec 5, 2021

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