Destroyed and Abandoned

March 5, 2015

Civilian land confiscated by the military and government departments for State projects and private companies has reached 2 million acres. The majority of confiscated lands are owned by small-holder farmers, with 90% of the victims dependent solely on their lands for their livelihoods. With such devastating effects on rural livelihoods, land conflict is the most pressing issue facing Burma today, second only to armed conflict. Read more

10th Mon Women Day celebrated on Mawlamyine

March 4, 2015

Last week Mon women joined together in celebration of the 10th Mon Women’s Day. The date of the annual celebration takes place on March 1st, honoring the birthday of famed Mon Queen Shin Saw Puu. This year’s celebration event was held at the Mon Dhamma Hall, Mawlamyine, Mon State. Read more

Community resists the monopolization of the Township Chief Engineer

March 3, 2015

Thanbyuzayat

The Myanmar National Development Project has approved a fortune of more than 70 million kyat to establish an electric power supply system which will range three miles and three furlongs in Krone Krote Village, Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State, however, local residents reject the management of Township Chief Engineer U Hline Myo Kyaw, accusing him of intentions to monopolize the fund. Read more

Drug abuse declines in Mudon Township as the NMSP launches an anti-drug operation

March 2, 2015

There have been no obvious signs of drug use or the drug trade in Mudon Township, Mon State since the New Mon State Party (NMSP) launched its anti-drug operation in January of this year, however, the number of drug-addicted youth has not sharply declined, according to a Mudon Township NMSP officer. Read more

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