NLD Statement; 36/99

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"" Subject- Protest against the acquisition of land by force:- 1. The authorities have plans to acquire by force approximately 6300 acres of land in the villages of Pay-gyi, Kha-ohn-bar, Nge-pyaw-taing, Phoke-kone, Htauk-sha-ain in Kant-ba-lu township, Sagaing Division supposedly for the construction of the Mandalay-Myitkyina highway. The villagers concerned are deeply disturbed and have objected by letters and posters...."

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National League for Democracy (NLD)

Date of Publication: 

1999-03-05

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2009-05-18

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English

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