HEARING VOICES: Civilians Forced To Clear Landmines By Burmese Junta

Not That We Care, But What Do You Think?

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Burmese Junta troops assigned to security checkpoints are stopping civilians traveling on the Monywa-Mandalay Highway and forcing them to perform landmine clearance operations.

 

What do you think?

photo by Paul Vrieze (VOA)

U Than Win

Aung Htay

Min Aung Hlaing

Lorry Driver

Kachin Independence Army Cadet

Junta Chief

“Obviously it’s dangerous to take the Monywa-Mandalay Highway these days, but what am I going to do, drive the Nyaung U Myingyan Road, and add four hours to my trip? I have deliveries to make.”

“But, I just planted those yesterday!”

“We would love to afford proper landmine clearance equipment, but have you seen the budget? Villagers are free.”

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