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A tiger trips a remote camera placed next to an animal corridor in the Hukawng Valley tiger reserve in Kachin State, northern Burma. A report released last week by the Kachin Development Networking Group reveals how junta-linked tycoon Htay Myint’s Yuzana Company is establishing massive sugar and tapioca plantations in the world’s largest tiger reserve, after bulldozing forests and destroying animal corridors. Farmers have also been forced off their land or offered inadequate compensation to make way for his farms. Photo: Wildlife Conservation Society
 
 
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Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries..
Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries..
Members of National League for Democracy saluting Burma’s Martyr's including General Aung San, architect of the country’s independence, on Martyr’s Day, July 19, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. With the government making no special announcements and events to mark the day, the Martyr’s Day has largely remained unnoticed. While General Aung San’s daughter Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of NLD, remains under detention, her party members gathered at party office to mark the 62nd Martyr’s Day.
Members of National League for Democracy saluting Burma’s Martyr's including General Aung San, architect of the country’s independence, on Martyr’s Day, July 19, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. With the government making no special announcements and events to mark the day, the Martyr’s Day has largely remained unnoticed. While General Aung San’s daughter Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of NLD, remains under detention, her party members gathered at party office to mark the 62nd Martyr’s Day.
Following the detection of A/H1N1 influenza virus case on a student, residents of Rangoon are seen increasingly using mask as prevention against the disease.
Following the detection of A/H1N1 influenza virus case on a student, residents of Rangoon are seen increasingly using mask as prevention against the disease.
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