KHRG Photo Gallery 2008

This first instalment of KHRG's 2008 Photo Gallery contains photographs supplied by KHRG field researchers since the start of January 2008. In total there are 139 photographs and 5 videos included in this initial instalment. Due to the extended travels of KHRG field researchers, these photos also include images captured during 2007. The dates of the photos cover the period from July 2007 to April 2008.

The contents of these photos show that trends prevalent throughout 2007 have continued into 2008. These include SPDC attacks against civilians, destruction of villages and crops and the widespread use of convict porters primarily in the northern three districts of Toungoo, Nyaunglebin and Papun District, where the Burma Army continues its offensive against the local civilian population. Those communities now living under the control of State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) and/or Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) forces, such as the majority of Dooplaya, Thaton and Pa'an Districts confront persistent demands for labour, food, money and other supplies which undercut civilian livelihoods and make it more difficult for villagers to address health, education and other social needs. Despite such attacks and abuses, many of the photos included here show that villagers continue to employ various measures to resist abuse and take control of their lives.

KHRG will continue to update the 2008 Photo Gallery throughout the year as we receive more photos from the field. As more photos are added we will divide all contents into relevant thematic sections and update the photos included under the latest additions section. Photos are identified with numerical indicators shown below each image. The photos included in this initial instalment are identified with numbers beginning with 'A'.

All photos are by KHRG except where specifically noted otherwise.

To view the latest additions to KHRG Photo Gallery 2008 click here.

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