Mar 20, 2009 (DVB), Chin state locals who suffered food shortages last year due to mass flowering of bamboo have been forced to grow and sell opium to generate income,…
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Broken pumps cause water shortage in Yenangyaung
Jan 1, 2009 (DVB), Residents of Yenangyaung have been facing shortages of drinking water since the town's three main water pumps broke down and many are worried about the risk…
Electricity shortages in Rangoon and Magwe
Apr 10, 2008 (DVB), Residents of Rangoon and Magwe divisions have complained that electricity shortages have become more regular, and claim that even the limited supply they have is unreliable.…
Heavy tax burden adds to Chin food crisis
Feb 27, 2008 (DVB), The Chin National Front has criticised the excessive taxes levied by the Burmese government on ethnic Chin people who are already facing severe food shortages. The…