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Posted on 20/05/08

Across the 'friendship bridge,' a cold reception

With reports from Reuters and AFP

MYAWADDY, MYANMAR -- The seven-minute walk from Thailand to Myanmar takes you from Mae Sot, a bustling border town peopled with backpackers, into the clanging, muddy streets of Myawaddy, where cars are few, armed soldiers are plenty and hope is nearly gone.

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