Current Issues in Refugee Education

The Aggression of the Military Government


Since Burma’s independence in 1948, various ethnic minority groups have pursued a higher level of autonomy. To fight against the aggression of the military government, ethnic insurgent groups adopted guerrilla-style tactics. In response to this, in the 1960s, the government started counter-insurgency strategy called Four Cuts that was designed to cut four main sources between insurgents, their families and local villagers, including food, funds, intelligence, and recruits. 
 

Since 2006, Burmese army has been against the Karen National Union, which led to the displacement of an estimated half a million people due to conflicts and forceful relocation of villages. 
 

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