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Urgent action for Karen Refugees



This is a letter from a young Karen refugee named Naw Hsi Hsi from Pu Nam
Rong camp which is 8 km away from Htee Wah, a Karen village in Thailand. 

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We have been here since the 24th February 1997.  There are about 510 families
here in this temporary camp.  There are about 2315 people, of them 217 are
adult male, 502 adult female and 1596 young children.  We are now staying
only 3 to 4 km away from the enemy posts.  They can come or shoot us anytime
they want.  I heard some villagers who could not escape have been killed by
the Burmese troops.  

SLORC is sending some DKBA men to Amoh village yesterday. We are living in a
constant fear. I do not know where my parents are now.  I have not seen them
since  we fled from Htee Hta.  There is no safety or security for us at all.
 People are disappointed with the treatment of Thai security forces.  We ask
for anyone's help.  Even if we have to die, I will face it but I want the
world to know what is going on here.  I wish newsmen are with us.  I wish the
UN officials come and see us here.  Security seems alot more important than
food for the time being.  There is nowhere to run.  Where do we go from here.
 I can't understand why this is happening to us.  

Some people who run to Bong Tee in Thailand to take refuge were forced to
come back to Burma side.  I heard all men were deported right away on their
 arrival.  About 908 women were taken by Thai authorities on a big truck, and
we herad they were sent to Htaw Ma Phyo village. They are not allowed to
cross the border.  They are threatened to be arrested if they do so.  I do
not know what I  have to do.   Please help us.  We just want safety.
 Everyone is so afraid of attacks by the Burmese troops, because we can not
run anymore anywhere. Are we just going to have to die like this.  Please
tell everyone you know to pray for us.  

Sincerely,

Naw Hsi Hsi