Government Neglects Land Disputes at its Peril

Feb 26, 2017 | Eleven
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Land disputes remain one of the many problems still to be cracked in Myanmar. Many farmers end up in court and jail after their land is seized. This week about 350 farmers from Pyin Oo Lwin, Patheingyi, Mattara, Sintgu, Thabeikgyin, Myithar, Nganzun and Sintgyaing townships in Mandalay Region faced legal action over land disputes. Residents demonstrated on February 24 in Mandalay, demanding the government take immediate action on land disputes and drop cases against the farmers.