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Kachin State

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In Myanmar’s uprising, some fight for more than just ‘democracy’

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The generals, most of whom are ethnically Burmese, have immense power but little public support. Their coup has enraged much of the population, from the mountains to the sea.

Ethnic conflict in Myanmar a discussion topic during Clinton’s trip

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