Karen people

The Karen ( ), also known as the Kayin, Kariang or Kawthoolese, are an ethnolinguistic group. They are an indigenous people of modern day south-east Myanmar and Thailand. Their languages trace their roots back to Proto-Sino-Tibetan, a direct ancestor of Mandarin.They are diverse in language and culture. Many of them follow Christianity, while others follow Buddhism. They are marginalised in Myanmar, where they are fighting against its armed forces for autonomy.

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Category:Ethnic groups in Asia