Conflict in Laos involving the Hmong

The conflict in Laos involving the Hmong is an ongoing persecution of members of the former "Secret Army" by the Lao People's Army. The dispute stems from three events prior to Laos independence: failed coup attempt by the Red Prince, Hmong aiding the French in Xieng Khoung against Lao and Vietnamese forces, and the French giving Hmong rights to Laos as equal to the Lao. In 1946 Prince Souphanouvang and his brothers Souvanna Phouma and Phetsarath... more

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