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1,500 Workers Flee Myanmar Raids Amid Trafficking Crisis

11/8/2025

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Raids on Myanmar's KK Park triggered a mass exodus of more than 1,500 workers to Thailand.
Many workers were reportedly trafficked.
The junta's crackdown occupied about 200 buildings and was criticized as limited to appease international pressure, especially from China.
Experts estimate about 20,000 workers were in KK Park, with many remaining to be sold.
Rights advocates say authorities should target the Chinese bosses behind these scams.

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Story summary

Raids on Myanmar's KK Park triggered a mass exodus of more than 1,500 workers to Thailand.
Many workers were reportedly trafficked.
The junta's crackdown occupied about 200 buildings and was criticized as limited to appease international pressure, especially from China.
Experts estimate about 20,000 workers were in KK Park, with many remaining to be sold.
Rights advocates say authorities should target the Chinese bosses behind these scams.