This Situation Update describes events occurring in Kyaukkyi Township, Nyaunglebin District between January and June 2012, including forced labour and other demands; military activity; and lack of access to healthcare. -Villagers were forced to construct the Tatmadaw’s Aw Law Say, Kyoh Pay Hsee, and Thay Cha Hsee army camps. Villagers reported the repair of army camps and stocking of rations by Tatmadaw forces, but no other suspicious activity since the ceasefire. -Villagers were required to provide food for a local militia established by the Tatmadaw, as well as money to supplement the militia soldiers’ salary each month. -Villagers have faced a lack of access to healthcare and medicine because of limited supplies and difficulty of transportation. An update on the Shwegyin Dam situation and the Myanmar Peace Support Initiative (MPSI) in Kyaukkyi Township is provided. - See more at: khrg.org/2014/06/12-87-s1/nyaunglebin-situation-update-kyaukkyi-township-january-june-2012#sthash.bv7xNjMw.dpuf
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 05:58:40 +0000