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Prayer of Peace - Relief & Resistance in Burma's War Zones
By: Front Films
Posted: Nov 22 07
Witnessed: 8850 times
Regions: Myanmar, Thailand
Issues: Armed conflict, Crimes against humanity, Genocide, Human rights defenders, Humanitarian, Impunity, Indigenous peoples, Internally displaced persons, Minorities, Refugees
Tags: burma, conflict, Free Burma Rangers, genocide, human rights, Internally Displaced People, karen, land mines, peace, refugees, war
On the front line of conflict deep inside Burma this documentary follows ethnic relief workers as they aid internally displaced people suffering under the Burma Army. By following these relief workers, a female medic and a pastor/human rights cameraman, the film reveals a people that have maintained their dignity and hope for peace despite the odds. Filmed on relief missions with the Free Burma Rangers. Produced by Front Films.
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