“At first, we [neighbours] could smell it. Then it became unbearable, and people started running around. The fumes lingered for about 20-25 minutes, burning our eyes, and causing breathing difficulties.”
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Sittwe soldiers use tear gas against protestors
Sep 18, 2007 (DVB)
Hundreds join protest against big oil and gas in Kanbauk
Residents in Kanbauk, Tenasserim Division stage a protest against several oil and gas companies for allegedly destroying roads and causing health problems in villagers
Voices from Burma's Borderlands
“Hnoung Eain Thin” Guest Contributor Please believe me. I don’t know what will happen in your countries. It is strange to be considered a thief in our country. In many countries, taking property without the knowledge of the owner is considered a thief. Not so with us. He is only a thief if he steals …
04:00 PM, 10 March 2021 News Briefing
A detained protester at Insein Prison, in Yangon was found dead in custody, and his family had not yet contacted him, according to a member of the legal aid committee of the People’s Party. He became the 3rd victim who died in custody just a day after the death of NLD official Zaw Myat Lynn, followed …
04:00 PM, 09 March 2021 News Briefing
U Zaw Myat Lin, in-charge of Su Vocational School in Shwe Pyi Thar, Yangon, died in custody after his organization was raided by the Coup d’état around 1 a.m this morning. During the raid, he and students at the school were beaten and laptops, cars, motorcycles and their phones were confiscated. U Zaw Myat Lin …