Paung township residents protest against injustice in their communities
June 5, 2013
HURFOM: On 18 May, 2013 local people in Paung Township, Mon State, demonstrated against unjust activities alleged to be taking place in their villages. In the first permitted protest in the township’s history, residents accused township and village leadership of failing to protect the interests of local people. Amongst various complaints, protestors denounced extortionate electricity prices and alleged NMSP land confiscations. Read more
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