Myanmar: Myanmar Land Grab Fears Stoked by New Law

Dec 21, 2018 | Libby Hogan, Voice of America
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A new land conflict is threatening to erupt in Myanmar, where land is so sought after that even a cemetery can be eyed by developers. In September an amendment to the Vacant, Fallow and Virgin (VFV) Lands Management Law was passed, that requires all people on VFV land to apply for a permit. If they fail to do so, they could be arrested for trespassing on their own land and face up to two years in prison.