Displaced People of Asia Series

Displaced People of Asia Series Photography Exhibitions

The Last of the Qashqai Nomads Photography Collection

In 2015, I travelled one hour north of Shiraz, to the base of the Zagros…

Mark IsaacsFebruary 20, 2020

Displaced People of Asia Series

Myanmar Military Targeting Ta’ang People

A statement from the Ta'ang Student Youth Union condemning the Myanmar Tatmadaw for their increasing…

Mark IsaacsJuly 3, 2017

Displaced People of Asia Series

Photo Article of the Kashmir Valley

In 2015, I spent a week trekking through the Kashmir Valley. This is a photo…

Mark IsaacsFebruary 3, 2017

Displaced People of Asia Series

Six Years On, Post War Sri Lanka Part 3: A New Hope

In the third and final part of my Sri Lanka series, I examine why Tamils…

Mark IsaacsDecember 27, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Six Years On, Post War Sri Lanka Part 2: The War Is Not Over

In 2015, six years after the end of the Sri Lankan civil war, I travelled…

Mark IsaacsDecember 11, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Six Years On, Post War Sri Lanka Part 1: Civil War Tension Remains

In July 2015, I visited Sri Lanka to find out why people were continuing to…

Mark IsaacsDecember 7, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Resumption of violence against the Rohingya people

Violence against the Rohingya people in the Rhakine state of Burma has resumed. I received…

Mark IsaacsNovember 27, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

A Guide to Travelling Iran: Ethnic Discrimination in Ahvaz and Kermanshaw

There are numerous ethnic groups in Iran who claim discrimination and persecution at the hands…

Mark IsaacsSeptember 29, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

A Guide to Travelling Iran: History and Culture in Persepolis and Shiraz

As I travel through Iran, I learn about the ancient Persian empires and the Sufi…

Mark IsaacsSeptember 26, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Published Articles

World Policy Journal: Smoking Opium in the Islamic Republic of Iran (2016)

The Islamic Republic of Iran borders the world's principal area of opium production known as…

Mark IsaacsSeptember 15, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Stories from the Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh

In 2015, I visited the Rohingya refugee camps in the southern region of Bangladesh. My…

Mark IsaacsSeptember 5, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

The Faces of Bangladesh: Part 2

Part 2 of my experiences in noisy, bustling, endearing, incredible Bangladesh where I met nomads,…

Mark IsaacsAugust 15, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

The Faces of Bangladesh: Part 1

Dhaka is a corrugated city, a bell-ringing city, a rickshaw city; a Muslim city, a…

Mark IsaacsAugust 12, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

TSYU: Their Greatest Battle Is For Education

This post brings my series on the Ta'ang people of Shan state, Burma to an…

Mark IsaacsJune 4, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

TSYU: Inside the Ta’ang Village Culture

I visit Numchang village in Shan state, Burma and get an insight into daily village…

Mark IsaacsJune 2, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Ta’ang Students Youth Union: Internally Displaced People in Shan state

Many Ta'ang people have been displaced due to the violence in Shan state. I snuck…

Mark IsaacsMay 27, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Ta’ang Students and Youth Union: The Drug War in Shan State

Another source of conflict in the Shan state is opium cultivation. The local Ta'ang people…

Mark IsaacsMay 26, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Ta’ang Students and Youth Union: Military Occupation of the Shan state

There is a heavy military presence in Northern Shan State. According to the local Ta'ang…

Mark IsaacsMay 24, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Ta’ang Students and Youth Union: Living With Conflict and Persecution

While travelling through Burma, I was asked by a friend to assist with the Ta'ang…

Mark IsaacsMay 22, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Published Articles

World Policy Journal: The Last of the Qashqa’i Nomads (2016)

I spent a day and an evening with the Qashqa'i nomads of Fars Province, Iran.…

Mark IsaacsApril 20, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Published Articles

Roads and Kingdoms: A Strobe Light Wedding in Mavdasht (2016)

One Iranian wedding, 2 parties, 500 men, and some shots of arak.

Mark IsaacsApril 13, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

A Guide to Travelling Iran: Abyaneh, Yazd and Zoroastrianism

Mark travels in Iran with an aim to understand why people are fleeing from a…

Mark IsaacsMarch 16, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

A Guide to Travelling Iran: Isfahan is Half the World

Isfahan is a breath-taking city of mosques and palaces, of gardens and fountains, mosaics, and…

Mark IsaacsMarch 8, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

A Guide to Travelling Iran: Kashan and Iranian Politeness

Learn about the ancient desert town of Kashan, Taroff and Iranian politeness, and the beautiful…

Mark IsaacsFebruary 29, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

First Impressions of Burma: Yangon and the Water Festival

It is incredible how peaceful some parts of a country can be when such turmoil…

Mark IsaacsFebruary 24, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

Crossing the Thai-Burma Border

After visiting refugee camps on the western Thai border, it is time for me to…

Mark IsaacsFebruary 1, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

A Guide to Travelling Iran: Arriving in Tehran

Learn about Iranian fashion, money exchange, calendars, and tips for travelling in Tehran.

Mark IsaacsJanuary 27, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

Some Tips for Visiting The Islamic Republic of Iran

Travelling to Iran is possible and it is safe. Here are some tips to help…

Mark IsaacsJanuary 13, 2016

Displaced People of Asia Series

No Man’s Land: Criminals, Smugglers, and Stateless People

There exists a 'No Man's Land' between Burma and Thailand where criminals, runaways and stateless…

Mark IsaacsDecember 1, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects Published Articles

Roads and Kingdoms: A Night of Burma’s Finest Drink (2015)

I spent two months working with the Ta'ang people in the Shan state of Burma.…

Mark IsaacsNovember 20, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series Published Articles

Huffington Post: The Boats Are The Only Option (2015)

I meet a Rohingya man in Australia after having visited his home in the Rhakine…

Mark IsaacsNovember 13, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

Thai-Burma Border: Nu Poe Refugee Camp

A trip to Nu Poe refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border turned out to be…

Mark IsaacsNovember 9, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

Thai-Burma Border: Mae La Refugee Camp

I travelled to Mae La camp, the largest refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border.

Mark IsaacsNovember 3, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

Thai-Burma Border: Mae Sot

I travel to Mae Sot to learn more about the Karen people and refugees and…

Mark IsaacsNovember 2, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series Published Articles

New Matilda: Inside The Rohingya Refugee Camps (2015)

Ongoing conflict between the Rohingya Muslim population of west Burma and the Rakhine Buddhists has…

Mark IsaacsOctober 24, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series

Displaced People in Thailand

An introduction to my explorations of displaced people in Thailand.

Mark IsaacsOctober 2, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series Projects

Thai-Burma Border: Koung Jor Refugee Camp

Read about my visit to Koung Jor, an unofficial refugee camp in north west Thailand…

Mark IsaacsOctober 1, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series

Why is the plight of the world’s displaced people important?

An analysis of the global refugee crisis and why we need to help displaced people.

Mark IsaacsSeptember 28, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series

The Displaced People of Asia Series

Mark IsaacsSeptember 18, 2015

Displaced People of Asia Series

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