Cathy Mangan
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Genevieve Yedlicka
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Ben Dorson
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Jordan Denari
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Pratik Cherian
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BURMESE REFUGEES

May 4, 2008

By Cathy Mangan, 17, Genevieve Yedlicka, 16, Ben Dorson, 18, Jordan Denari, 17, Pratik Cherian, 16

While Burma has been in the news because of its devasting cylone, Indiana is home to many Burmese refugees fleeing the junta. The state ranks among the top resettlement destination for Burmese refugees since the movement began a decade ago. Last year, about 1,000 Burmese came to Indianapolis to live. In total Indianapolis is home to more than 2,000 Burmese from two ethnic groups: the Chin and the Karen. Fort Wayne has over 3,500 Burmese refugee residents.This report focuses on the challenges of their relocation.

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Before moving to Indianapolis, Seh Seh Moo resided with her family at a different Thai camp-- Tham Hin Refugee camp, a 16-acre overcrowded camp in a montainous area about two hours west of Bangkok. In Thailand alone, more than 150,000 refugees reside in nine refugee camps.

A haven in Indy

By Genevieve Yedlicka, 16, Cathy Mangan, 17

This is an overview of Umpium Mae refugee camp for Karen people near Mae Sot, Thailand. The wooden huts are typical dwellings for families living in the camps. Officials estimate about 20,000 refugees live in the camp. Photo by Y-Press alumna Emily Jacobi.

Highlights of Burmese history

By Jordan Denari, 17

Student march in '88, leads one to Indianapolis

By Ben Dorson, 18

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