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US Burmese Condemn Decision Ending TPS Status for Myanmar

SweSwe Aye -
Community leaders say the ruling will force thousands to return to a country still mire in war and where political dissent is met with torture and prison.
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Karen People Fight for Recognition, Celebrate Culture in California’s Capitol

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For California’s Karen people, an annual Martyrs’ Day gathering is a reminder of the support they are still fighting for.
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Amid Aid Efforts, California Burmese Worry Where Quake Funds Will Go

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As they work to raise aid, Burmese communities in the state say they fear the money could end up in the military government's pockets.
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Six Years Strong: A Burmese Caregiver and Community Activist’s Journey

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Myanmar Gazette | Swe Swe Myint, a caregiver in her mid-50s, immigrated to the US with her family in 2000 through the Diversity Visa program.
Stop the Hate

Asian Health Services Offers Mental Health Support for Myanmar Refugees

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The Burmese/Myanmar community in the US is burdened with trauma, but few culturally appropriate mental health resources are available.
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‘They Are Very Cunning’ — Editor of Burmese Paper in LA Fears Dark Times Ahead for Myanmar

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Thakhin Kai Bwor, editor of the Mynamar Gazette, says the execution of four prodemocracy activists suggests more violence ahead for the troubled country.

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