Saturday, November 15, 2008

FORCED LABOUR IN BURMA


Army uses forced labor for trenches and bunkers

Kaladan News - Saturday, 15 November 2008

Battle preparations by the Burmese Army has led to forced labor by villagers of Maungdaw Township in Arakan State, Burma since November first week, said a local elder on condition of anonymity...

Villagers used as porters in junta's campaign against rebels
S.H.A.N. News -Friday, 14 November 2008
Burmese Army units active in areas of Mongkeung township, southern Shan State, has been forcibly using many villagers as porters and guides during recent operations launched against the Shan State Army (SSA) South, according to sources.

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