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Print:In 2006, KHRG released the report, Less than human: Convict Porters in the 2005-2006 Northern Karen State Offensive. This report described how civilians imprisoned in Burma are pressed into service for the SPDC and made to carry equipment and supplies for the SPDC Army in Karen areas. KHRG continues to interview convict porters after they escape from SPDC Army battalions during forward operations. This section consists of photos of escaped convict porters interviewed by KHRG.
These pictures, taken on September 10th 2009, show a group of convict porters that escaped after being taken from prisons and forced to carry supplies for LIB #212. The first, shows Maung Th---, age 39, who had been serving a 7 year prison term, was sent to act as a porter on December 5th 2008. He told KHRG he escaped because he could no longer bear the heavy loads and verbal and physical abuse by soldiers. On his right shoulder can be seen scars from sores developed while carrying his loads. The second photo shows eight other convict porters that fled with Maung Th---. [Photos: KHRG]
These photos taken on January 19th 2010, show a convict porter named Th--- who was injured by a landmine in Papun District. At the time of his injury, Th--- was more than 50 years old. Th--- was originally from Myint Kyoe, Pegu Division. [Photos: KHRG]
These photos, taken on January 21st 2010, show convict porters at a clinic in Lu Thaw Township, Papun District, after they escaped from the SPDC battalion for which they were being forced to carry supplies. The seocnd photo shows an escaped convict porter name Ko Ht---, age 42, who said he felt as he had no strength remaining. The third photo shows a second escaped convict porter who was being treated for an intestinal problem. [Photos: KHRG]
