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Fleeing Myanmar

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202578 minTV-PGdocumentary

refugee-crisis civil-rights migration-policy conflict

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Fleeing Myanmar

202578 minTV-PGdocumentary

After Myanmar's military takeover, Yamin Shwe seeks refuge in Thailand, where her uncle assists youth in finding safety and brighter futures.

refugee-crisis civil-rights migration-policy conflict

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Fleeing Myanmar

2025• 78 minTV-PG

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After Myanmar's military takeover, Yamin Shwe seeks refuge in Thailand, where her uncle assists youth in finding safety and brighter futures.

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Following the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, Yamin Shwe fled to Thailand in search of safety and a better future. In Thailand, her uncle plays a crucial role in assisting young refugees like Yamin, providing support and resources to navigate their new lives. The documentary highlights the challenges faced by Myanmar's youth amid ongoing political turmoil and the efforts of organizations dedicated to helping them find refuge and rebuild their lives in a foreign land.

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