Authorities forced more than three hundred villagers to clean the bush

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"More than three hundred villagers in Kyait Roi village in Mudon Township of Mon State were force to clean up the bush along the roadsides by local authorities on February 2, 2005 as preparation for the visit of military government leaders. ?Village headmen, Nai Sein ordered us to do so. If we do not follow the order, he will be fine 5000 Kyat to a family. That?s why we have to come and clean the bush,” Nai Chan Ong told IMNA reporter who visiting their working site..."

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Independent Mon News Agency

Date of Publication: 

2005-02-04

Date of entry: 

2005-02-14

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English

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