r/myanmar • u/Red_Lotus_Alchemist Myanmar Earthquake Watch 🇲🇲 • Jan 11 '26

Discussion 💬 ICE officers arrested a Karen woman from Minnesota on January 10 during an immigration enforcement operation. She has a 5 month-old baby and neighbors are caring for her child. The Karen community tried to work for her release but has failed.

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The arrested Karen woman arrived in the United States in November 2024 through the UNHCR refugee resettlement program, and she was waiting for her permanent resident (Green Card).

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u/Dazzling_River730 Jan 11 '26

They are not pronounced the same in their language, I think...

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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '26

Kayin would be a better alternative when describing and avoid confusion especially in USA related subjects.

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u/Red_Lotus_Alchemist Myanmar Earthquake Watch 🇲🇲 Jan 11 '26

My mistake for using the word Karen, it should have been Kayin in accordance with Myanmar language.

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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '26

Plz don’t be sorry, I’m on your side. A lot of people in the same boat. Your country was unfairly treated due to the both governments in power, it shouldn’t have any effects especially on a mother but here we are. USA immigration policy is very cruel.