HEARING VOICES: Civilians Forced To Clear Landmines By Burmese Junta

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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)

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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