Karen porters escaped from Burmese army's forced conscription. Many died as human mine sweepers in the war against the Karen.

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burma thai border 1992: Karen porters escaped from Burmese army's forced conscription. This man's shoulders are swollen from carrying heavy loads.

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Size: 3531px × 5232px
Location: Burma Thai border
Photo credit: © Mike Goldwater / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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