Myanmar: Mawchi Mudslide: Death Toll Rises to 18

Oct 13, 2015 | Democratic Voice of Burma
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The death toll from the devastating mudslide in Mawchi has risen to 18, with dozens left homeless in the Karenni State town, according to relief workers. Kyaw Tin Aung, a senior member of the Union of Karenni State Youth (UKSY) group, which has been assisting relief efforts in the mining town, said, “As of Monday evening, 13 bodies had been recovered by police, and five were later unearthed by local villagers. Five other persons have been listed as missing.”