Meanwhile, in Myanmar...

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Although they have lived in the country of Myanmar for generations, the country refuses to see them as citizens. They are often seen as intruders from Bangladesh. Treatment of the group varies from violent to genocidal with many, including The Aleteia, claiming that the Myanmar government is practicing a form of ethnic cleansing.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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