About 24 acres of green gram field was burnt down and a woman received burn injuries on 26 February 2012. But so far the authorities have taken no action. The incident occurred in Mindat Township of Chin state, Burma.
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Khonumthung News : Thang Chum (60) a Burmese refugee staying in New Delhi, died in hospital on June 4 after being bitten by a dog.
Four Burmese soldiers have died and two are feared missing near Tui Vang village, between Tamu Town and Bawkkan village of Sagaing division, in the second week of this month. Four bodies have been found.
Those responsible for demolition of a cross in Cin Dwei village of Kanpetlet township were made to apologize by Mr. Ba Maung, Social Minister of Chin state, Burma on 15 May. Some Cin Dwei villagers were involved in the demolition.
The authorities in Kalemyo, Sagaing division, Burma have relocated 165 households in Pinlung block to Taungphila village of Kalemyo to facilitate extension of the airport.
The Election Commission of Burma has rejected the Zomi National Congress’s (ZNC) application registration as a legal party because the party’s name is unacceptable to the central government.
A Chin Backpack and Health Worker Team (CBPHWT) is training its health workers at workshops. The team will spread awareness about the health care system among local people for stable health and urge reduction in the use of medicines for treatment.
A Chin advocacy group (CAG) for monitoring religion was formed by a Chin youth group in Rangoon, the former capital of Burma on 12 May 2012.
9 May 2012 : The Chin National Front (CNF) delegation and the Government’s peace team signed a15-point peace charter on 7 May in Hakha town, Chin state.
The Chin National Front (CNF) has begun its first public consultation from May 3 at the Bungtla Hall in Matupi town, southern Chin state, Burma where the CNF is supposed to open its liaison office in keeping with the agreement with the Chin state government.