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  • A narrow footbridge over a stream gains entrance to Wah Lay in Burma's Karen State. The area is controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers wait to parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen celebrate their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Ethnic Karen soldiers parade on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Local ethnic Karen leaders and soldiers pose for a picture on the dawn of their lunar new year in an area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • A locally produced poster of senior officers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. Also featured are their Burmese counterparts and ranks of DKBA soldiers. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups that has fought the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • A soldier of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) poses against a scenic backdrop amid a celebration for the ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) await orders to parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) await orders to parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) await orders to parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) await orders to parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) march on parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) march on parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) march on parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) march on parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) march on parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Soldiers of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) march on parade to mark their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.
  • Colonel Maung Chit Thu, commander of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) #999 Brigade Special Battalion, leads his men in saluting the battalion flag on the dawn of the ethnic Karen new year. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949; the DKBA maintains a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military.
  • Colonel Maung Chit Thu, commander of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) #999 Brigade Special Battalion, leads his men in saluting the battalion flag on the dawn of the ethnic Karen new year. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949; the DKBA maintains a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military.
  • Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) soldiers parade an armoured jeep on the dawn of their ethnic Karen lunar new year. The DKBA has a tenuous alliance with the Burmese military. In 1994, the DKBA splintered from the Karen National Union (KNU), the largest and oldest of Burma's insurgent groups. The Karen National Liberation Army, the military wing of the KNU, has waged war against the Burmese military regime since 1949.