IDP camp in Mrauk-U in dire need of food

Chan Aye 17 Sep 2019

The number of IDPs has increased in the IDP camp at the Shithaung monastery in Mrauk-U city this month so there’s insufficient amount of food and shelters, according to officials of the camp.

CSOs kick off rice reserve scheme for IDPs in Arakan State

Myat Win Kyaw 17 Sep 2019

The Colourless Charity Group said the rice reserve scheme has been launched because of the growing concern for rice supplies because rice could not be grown in the conflict affected areas this year and a scarcity of rice might occur later if rice cannot be grown in the coming years.

Thandwe MP raises questions about construction projects in Thandwe

17 Sep 2019

U Min Kyi said that union government allocated a budget for 30 buildings in Thandwe Township for 2018-19 financial years. Some school buildings have cracks in the walls and some structures have leaks due to rain that has dripped through the ceiling one year after the completion of the construction.

Ethnic media outlets strive to have justice

16 Sep 2019

The Burma News International (BNI) held the 7th Ethnic Media Conference in Kachin State’s capital Myitkyina from 16 to 18 September with the intention to push for restoring justice using the driving force of ethnic media groups.

Man killed by stray bullet in Buthidaung Township

16 Sep 2019

The Tatmadaw troop’s gunfire killed a man from Thabeik Taung (Muslim) village. U Abdul Kawrim, 45, was killed by a bullet wound, said U Einu, a local resident from Thabeik Taung village.

Heavy rain sinks and destroys houses in Maungdaw

12 Sep 2019

Some wards and villages in Maungdaw Township, Arakan State, have been affected by heavy flooding, and some houses have been destroyed after they sank into the water following torrential rain on September 11, Maungdaw district’s fire station announced.

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