Following ongoing protests by the local population, the Burmese government has put a halt to the reservoir dam project in the country's north-eastern region. However, the situation around Myitkyina, where three of our schools are located, has not calmed down. On the contrary: Skirmishes between the local Kachin Independence Army and Government troops have intensified. Civilians are leaving the troubled areas and village surroundings are being mined. Land mines harbour long-lasting devastating effects. Read more [...] Myanmar: Schools are still closed
Following ongoing protests by the local population, the Burmese government has put a halt to the reservoir dam project in the country's north-eastern region. However, the situation around Myitkyina, where three of our schools are located, has not calmed down. On the contrary: Skirmishes between the local Kachin Independence Army and Government troops have intensified. Civilians are leaving the troubled areas and village surroundings are being mined. Land mines harbour long-lasting devastating effects. Read more [...] 
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