New Mandala

In the past week, international coverage of Laos has focussed on alleged atrocities against the Hmong.  Following the release of a new documentary film titled Hunted Like Animals, some have even made claims of genocide.  Many New Mandala readers will be aware that similiar claims have been made regarding Burmese government activities in the Karen State.   
Much history obviously infuses these claims of [...]

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This sign reads:
The self-sufficient economy is at the heart of solving poverty.  Self-sufficient economies support the community.  Self-sufficient communities support the sub-district.  Self-sufficient sub-districts support the district.  Self-sufficient districts support the province.  Self-sufficient provinces support the nation.
- Air Chief Marshall Kongsak Wantana 
Interior Minister
It should go without saying that there are many opinions about this style of [...]

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