Ban Mai Nai Soi refugee camp
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Within the country of Myanmar, Ban Mai Nai Soi refugee camp is a refugee camp which was established in Karenni State in 1989, and had an estimated refugee population of 19,512 in 2008.
Established in 1989 in Karenni State, Burma, the camp has moved many times, finally relocating to its current position in Pang Moo Sub-district, Muang District, Mae Hong Son Province, in 1996.[1] Sections of the camp have been attacked by Burmese forces in 1996 and 1998. Shelling by Burmese forces and their allies caused one death and several injuries in 1997.
The population is 94% Karenni and 3% Karen among others.
The camp’s residents face ongoing challenges, including limited access to education[2] under the strict oversight of Thailand’s Ministry of Interior and paramilitary troops led by Commandant Sitthiphon Manchai.[3] Organisations like WEAVE (Women’s Education for Advancement and Empowerment), in collaboration with the Karenni National Women’s Organisation (KNWO), provide critical support through programs such as the Women’s Studies Program.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ban Mai Nai Soi Camp". Camps. Thailand Burma Border Consortium. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ Grice, W. (2024, May 30). Enhancing English education in Thailand’s refugee camps. EL Gazette. Retrieved December 8, 2024, from https://www.elgazette.com/2024-issues/april-2024/enhancing-english-education-in-thailands-refugee-camps
- ^ Grice, W. (2024, December 2). ELT in the jungle: Teaching English, transforming lives with WEAVE. TEFL UK. Retrieved from https://www.tefluk.com/blog/elt-in-the-jungle-teaching-english-transforming-lives-with-weave
- ^ Grice, W. (2024, December 2). ELT in the jungle: Teaching English, transforming lives with WEAVE. TEFL UK. Retrieved from https://www.tefluk.com/blog/elt-in-the-jungle-teaching-english-transforming-lives-with-weave
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