Karen, Mobwa

JKM

threatened

Alternate Names: Bilichi, Blimaw, Dermuha, Maleh, Monpwa, Mopwa, Palachi, Palakhi, Palaychi, Pa-Le-Chi

Dialects: Dermuha (Southern Mobwa), Palaychi (Southern Mobwa). Reportedly similar to Paku Karen ,.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Karenic
Southern

Demographics: 4,000 (2010 SIL). Also live mixed with Bwe Karen , and Paku Karen , in some villages.

Language Use: Shifting to S’gaw Karen [ksw] and Burmese [mya]. Home. All ages. Positive attitudes. 2,000 also use S’gaw Karen [ksw]. Also use Burmese [mya].

Writing System: Unwritten

Nation of Origin: Myanmar

Other Comments: Similar to Bwe Karen , in lifestyle and culture. Christian.