May 2007 News

News collection that covered May 2007.

Chin students' seminar in Matupi — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

2 May 2007: Chin University students successfully concluded the historic seminar called "Human Resource Development" held from April 13 to 18 in Matupi Township, Chin state, Myanmar.

Virus affects pigs in Chin State, Myanmar — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

3 May 2007: An unknown virus in pigs has been detected in Chin state, northwestern Myanmar following reports of bird flu virus hitting Yangon , the former capital of Myanmar in the past two months.

Christian preacher and disciple arrested in Myanmar — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 4, 2007: Persecution of Christians, continue unabated by Myanmar military rulers, with a Christian preacher being sentenced to two years in jail along with his disciple. Their crime – they had gone abroad allegedly in an illegal manner on March 26.

Malaysian authorities arrest undocumented Myanmar workers — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 5, 2007: In yet another crackdown on undocumented illegal workers, Malaysian authorities arrested 27 Chins belonging to Myanmar yesterday.

Mizos to preserve an old Bodhi tree in Myanmar — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 5, 2007: To preserve a Bodhi tree planted by ancestors of Mizos in Myanmar several centuries ago before they migrated to India, a Khampat Bodhi tree protection committee has been set up in Aizawl, capital of Mizoram state.

First Chin military official to head Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 7, 2007: For the first time a Chin army official has been promoted to the post of tactical commander and head of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) of Chin state. He is the first Chin ethnic military official to hold this rank and position. The decision was taken by the military regime In Naypidaw, the new capital of Myanmar in February.

Chin people to contribute funds for road construction — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 8, 2007: Each family from 85 villages in Than Tlang Township, Chin state are having to shell out Kyat 1,000 for construction of the Mantaw- Hakha road. Those unable to contribute have to make it up by working on the construction site. The orders to this effect come from Lai To, Chairman of the Township Peace and Development Council, Thang Tlang.

Naypidaw intervenes in Tahan market reconstruction controversy — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 8, 2007: Officials of the Burmese military regime have summoned six members of the construction committee of Tahan market in Kale Myo, Sagain Division to Naypidaw the new capital of Myanmar. The committee is having problems with the local authorities regarding the reconstruction of the burnt out market.

Policeman killed, another seriously injured in brawl — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 9, 2007: A policeman was killed and another was seriously injured in a brawl between two police personnel and locals in Tawnzang Township northern Chin state, Myanmar on May 3. The policeman, who was knifed, died on the spot.

Forest fire destroys several acres of Jatropha plantation — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 10, 2007: A forest fire in the second week of March destroyed around 7,000 acres of Jatropha plantations which was initiated four years ago in Falam Township in Chin state, Myanmar.

Four civilians guard army camp each night — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 11, 2007: It is mandatory for local people in Paletwa Township in Chin state, Myanmar to guard army camps every night.

Military authorities order 85 villages to buy Jathropha seeds — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 11, 2007: Military authorities have ordered people to purchase Jathropha seeds valued at Kyat 2 to 6 lakhs in Thantlang Township, Chin state, Myanmar.

Junta forces OB alcohol sale in 17 villages again — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 11, 2007: The Burmese Army has ordered the sale of OB alcohol in 17 villages in Than Tlang Township, Chin state, Myanmar (Burma) for the second time since the second week of March.

Member of village council arrested for carelessness — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 16, 2007: A member of the Lailenpi Village Council was sentenced to four months in jail by military authorities for lack of awareness in preventing a forest fire which destroyed stocks of paddy in Chin state, Myanmar.

More recognition to Chin refugees after US waiver — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 16, 2007: More recognition is being given to Chin people as refugees by the UNHCR in Malaysia after the US government signed a waiver to exempt Chin refugees from India, Thailand and Malaysia from the provisions of the US Patriot Act that had restricted resettlement in US on October 2006.

Myanmar junta involves villagers in militia training — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 17, 2007: A member of each family from several villages in Matupi town in Chin state, Myanmar has been forced to undergo militia training. Attendance at the training session has been made mandatory by Colonel San Aung, a tactical commander of tactical (2) stationed in Matupi.

More pagodas in Chin state, ban on church construction — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 18, 2007: With no let up in religious persecution by the Burmese military junta in Chin state, restrictions have been imposed on construction of churches but building of pagodas is being encouraged.

Over 400 houses to be demolished for airport-road modification — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 18, 2007: Over 400 houses belonging to locals are set to be confiscated and demolished by the military junta in Myanmar to extend the Kalay airport and Kalay-Tahan main road in in Sagaing Division.

Myanmar Army demolishes houses for training ground — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 19, 2007: Four houses belonging to four families were confiscated and demolished for preparing a training ground for the Myanmarese Army in Kalay Town in Sagaing Division, Myanmar.

Junta ignores threat of famine as people live in fear in Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 19, 2007: People in Chin state are living in perpetual fear of an impending famine with the flowering of bamboo. The military regime has taken no steps either to create awareness or prevent famine.

BSWA requests Mizoram NGOs to help in HIV awareness — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 23, 2007: Non Governmental Organisations in Mizoram in India have been requested by Ko Aung Naing Win, vice-president of Burma Social Welfare Association (BSWA) to help create awareness about spread of HIV infection among workers from Myanmar.

Nine Burmese workers deported — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 23, 2007: Nine Burmese nationals arrested on May 16 by authorities of Mizoram state in India, were deported today.

Storm damages school and houses in Chin State — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 24, 2007: A cyclonic storm sweeping Thantlang town of Chin state, Myanmar damaged a school and six houses on May 7 2007.

Adviser to Chin National League for Democracy dead — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 25, 2007: Robert T.C Nunga, Adviser to the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD) died of pneumonia at 3 a.m. today. He was 69. He was a bachelor.

Merlin to operate in Chin State — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 25, 2007: Merlin, the UK based international health NGO has announced that it will begin health and relief work in Chin state Myanmar this year following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Health.

Economic distress forces Chin residents to sell property — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 26, 2007: In financial doldrums, residents of Kalay town, Sagaing Division in Myanmar, are increasingly falling back on their land and homes to bail them out. Land and property are being sold to meet severe economic constraints brought about by a lack of earning opportunities.

Acres of crop destroyed by rain in Kalay — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 26, 2007: Acres and acres of agricultural produce such as rice, peas, maize among other crops have been destroyed by long spells of rain in Kalay town, Sagaing Division Myanmar.

Six UNDP workers suspended for corruption — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 26, 2007: Six staff members of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Chin state, Myanmar were suspended in March for being involved in corruption.

Alarming rise in death of chickens in Chin State — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 28, 2007: There has been an alarming rise in the death of chickens in a number of villages in Thantlang Township, Chin state, Myanmar.

Sonia Gandhi urged to help free Aung San Suu Kyi — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 29, 2007: The Women’s League of Chinland (WLC) in exile, yesterday appealed to Sonia Gandhi, head of the Congress party in India to persuade the Myanmar military regime to free democracy icon and Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.

Damaged Hakha-Thantlang road leads to rise in bus fares — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 29, 2007: A steep increase in bus fares between Hakha and Thantlang Road in Chin state is on the cards. It is going to go up to Kyat 1,500 from Kyat 1,000 because the road is damaged.

Teachers absent from training lose two months salary — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 29, 2007: Being fined by the authorities is way of life in Myanmar. Two months salary of teachers who could not attend a month's training has been loped off in Chin state. Two months salary is at least Kyat 70,000.

Mysterious throat disease in Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

May 30, 2007: A mysterious throat pain has afflicted many children in eight villages in Thantlang Township Chin state, Myanmar. And the number of children being affected is on the rise.