More importantly though is that since I shot this story, unfortunately, nothing has changed for the Hmong remaining in the jungle of Laos. I think it’s fair to say things have actually gotten worse since the day I entered the jungle. The remaining jungle Hmong are continuously being hunted down, the world continues to ignore their plight, and the 4,000 Hmong who did escape to neighboring Thailand over the years have been returned to Laos, with no true international outcry or reaction.
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The Hmong now have absolutely nowhere to seek refuge at this point with their last glimpse of sanctuary, Thailand, turning their back on them.
The need for international intervention is greater than ever before.
“They are hunting us like animals…Animals around the world are being protected so they can survive. Why aren’t we? We are human beings, why does the world tend a deaf ear and blind eye on us?” - Cha Her, Hmong veteran of the CIA’s secret war in Laos.
KC Ortiz's images will be exhibited along with artist Pose at Known Gallery over on Fairfax on Saturday night May 22nd, 2010 8-11pm
Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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