South Burma. Kyakami, refuge sanctuary for
Illegal Burmese Migrants.
= Kyakami is a Buddhist sanctuary in southern
Burma (40 km from Moulmein), built on the sea,
which turn to be totally isolated at high tide.
The monastery, which is a nun monastery, give
shelter to refugees who try to cross illegally to
Thailand and also to those who are fleeing back
from Thailand before being expelled by the Thai
government.
The nuns welcome these refugees in total
impunity, the Burmese government wishing to avoid
any conflict with the religious authority very
influent in the country.
Other related features:
Forced Labour in Burma.
Inside Burma.
Forced Deportation for Ilegal
Burmese Migrants.