About 20 houses on the Mediterranean island were set on fire : Myanmar

Nwe Ni in Ye Lay Island, Yezakyo Township, Magway Division. ကျွန်း ညို၊ န ဘေး၊ Locals say about 20 houses were set on fire since February 26 when military council troops stormed four villages.

A local resident, who did not want to be named for security reasons, said it was difficult for the villagers whose homes were set on fire.

"There are about 20 houses. There are really big houses. We have counted the big houses and the small house next to it. We have no people in the village now.

Three houses were set on fire on February 26, and another was set on fire around 3 pm on February 27.

Some PDF groups say homes on the Mediterranean island were set on fire after the military council intercepted and detained the tanker.

In addition to houses, Locals said petrol and valuables were also set on fire.

RFA is trying to contact Deputy Information Minister Zaw Min Tun, a spokesman for the military council, about the burning of houses.

NagaWorld Strikers Campaign on Social Media During Their Stallion

NagaWorld Strike Team Announces Campaign for Labor Dispute Resolution on Facebook During Phnom Penh Authorities Request They do satalysak at home. They claim that despite the authorities' efforts to prevent or put pressure on them, the strikers remain willing to go on strike. As before after implementing health measures. Civil society officials urge all parties concerned to continue to seek a solution as soon as possible, equal and acceptable to all parties.

NagaWorld Strike Strikes Despite Family Difficulties and Persecution by Authorities They also remain committed to finding a peaceful solution by all means. They regret that the relevant authorities did not act as arbitrators in providing a legal settlement. To workers who have suffered injustice.

Strike and NagaWorld employee Men Sothy Vathanak told RFA that more than 100 strikers are currently working in their homes, but the strikers Increased Campaign Activities on Facebook by Posting Photos and Live Messages (Facebook Live) Demanding Release from Authorities Union and labor representatives return to resume negotiations to find a solution to labor disputes as soon as possible. In addition, she said that this activity also wants to interpret the true information and send a message to the public about the bad actions of the authorities, which always Painted, accused and cracked down on strikers, leading to the use of violence against women relentlessly in the past Also: "During the strike, we went out and they heard a lot, but now we are in the house, we are not "Silence, we still show to the public that we do not give up, we all struggle until there is a solution . "

Meanwhile, another NagaWorld striker and employee, Ms. Hor Malis, said that in the past, she was very disappointed with the authorities. Phnom Penh and the Ministry of Health Implement Measures to Prevent Kovid 19 have two booths as an excuse to put pressure on the strikers Next. She said that this problem could not prevent or demoralize them, on the contrary, during the strike of the workers. Have launched a campaign to post and share messages calling for a solution on social media and want to show that workers do not give up No: «Request the Ministry of Labor and the Phnom Penh Capital Administration to stop detaining the strikers and to call NagaWorld to release them "The eight representatives and the three strikers stopped accusing them of incitement and went to the negotiating table to find a solution . "

RFA was unable to contact Ministry of Labor spokesman Heng Sour and Phnom Penh Municipal Police spokesman San Sok Seiha for comment. Reply around this on February 28.

In the past few days, Phnom Penh authorities have cracked down on protesters who dared to strike near the NagaWorld casino using Hundreds of protesters were forcibly sent to the area to work in poor sanitation and lack of food. Protesters say that after the authorities released more than 100 strikers from the Chase Lysak Center, some of the strikers fell ill. Subsequent and some health risks. The unions and the strikers see the move as a punishment to prevent them from protesting for a solution to the labor dispute.

However, the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration considers the strikers' strike to be malicious, cause insecurity and disrupt the campaign against the disease. - 19. Phnom Penh City Hall said it would take legal action if the strikers continued to strike and did not comply with health rules.

Around this, Central's labor rights program manager (Central)Mr. Tharo says NagaWorld strikers are often subject to all forms of injustice by employers, violating labor rights and the authorities. Prevents prosecution in the judiciary due to improper and neutral enforcement of the law. He said pressuring workers to abandon strikes was not the way to end disputes peacefully. Mr. Khun Tharo sees that social media campaigns require a solution to labor disputes in a situation where they are under pressure The family economy, especially the authorities, trying to use all such restraints may face obstacles, but he understands that the pain and injustice in the past This will motivate them to continue to struggle: "I think it could also affect the image of the government and the obligation of the state to play a role in Elevation of labor rights, human rights, and this case of NagaWorld is not new, it is old, so it means Review labor rights disputes combined with recent events, and there is even more evidence to blame "Further to the government about its obligations and role in international mechanisms . "

UN human rights experts recently criticized Phnom Penh authorities for implementing health measures There are two different standards between strikers and the general public, indicating that the authorities are trying to prevent the strikers' legal activities. In addition, the actions of this authority are contrary to international human rights law. Human rights experts condemn Phnom Penh authorities and must stop harassment, physical abuse, strikers Women protesting for a peaceful solution.

National and international human rights groups have demanded that the government release 11 NagaWorld union representatives and workers. Khan. They also asked the Ministry of Labor to urge NagaWorld gambling owners to come forward, resolve labor disputes and respect union rights. In the workplace with honesty, fairness, transparency and in accordance with the labor law.

Lao authorities revoke land use rights on both sides of the 450-year-old road

People who have land in the 450-year-old land reserve on both sides of the 450-year-old road will not be able to buy or sell land in the area, as the Vientiane Capital Government has previously issued a notice revoking the right to use and sell land use rights on both sides of the 450-year-old road.

An official at the Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Vientiane, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told RFE / RL on February 28:

"Plots of land on both sides of the 50-meter side of the road were confiscated by the state, and the owners were told that they had no right to buy or sell anything.

He said for about the cost of compensation, change the soil are still some who are not receiving compensation for changes which can reveal the composition and the way it had been reported out since 2008, to people who have land in the area to receiving compensation for risk, which comes to be considered as 10 late and law anyone not receiving compensation changes were deemed eligible, but now this will consider it again by the owner of the land the land came to the agency secretariat of the Arena 450 years to documents reviewed and considered appropriate:

"Compensation is relevant. Look at the document. It's not possible, but you have to check the document to see who it is. We have the information.

Land on both sides of the 450-year-old road covers a total area of ​​1 million square meters in the bank under the management of the government. 200,000 square meters.

Residents in the area say that in the past, many people who owned land on both sides of the 450-year-old road were dissatisfied with the compensation due to too much compensation, so some people did not go to get the compensation, but if the government did not accept the loan, they would not be able to pay the rent.

As the villager said:

"Some of them are not happy with 300-500 baht per square meter. They sell it for 1,000-2,000 baht to the government. They give the same price.

And another villager in the area said that in the past there were some villagers who did not go to receive land compensation in the area, but now it is expected that they will go to get compensation because the land is already owned by the government and can not do anything:

"But there is not much left now. They are not used to it. They will withdraw their rights because they have just announced that they will turn their property into capital."

In 2010, the Lao government built the road to cover the land of 387 people and notified them to accept compensation, but almost half of the landowners refused to accept it because the compensation was too low.

In 2020, the government handed over land use rights in the reserve on both sides of the 450-year-old road to the Duangchaleun Pattana Construction Group for payment to the Bank of the Lao PDR.

Which in 2008 the government had the agreement and inform the government of the copies given to the capital's construction of Route 450 length 20.3 kilometers route is a reinforced concrete steel, width 18 meters , a 4 -channel car chase , worth building around 80 million dollars the state , agency or construction turnkey Limited built in 2012 which source capital cost to build the road the government is capital Vientiane dictate land reserve 2 side by side 50 meters to fund loan to the Bank of Lao PDR. Laos.

However, as a result of past land capitalization arrangements, both the Bank of the Lao PDR and Vientiane Capital have been able to sell the land for 10 years, but only 20% of the land has not been sold yet due to higher prices than the current market.

To fix debt Basketball remaining to complete between Vientiane banks of soldiers. He will provide Group eyes would be paid costs and interest to the Bank of Lao PDR. He promises set by the administration of capital and the Bank of Lao PDR. He delivered - transferable right to use the land reserve 2 side of Route 450 providers Group eyes would develop the building to developing areas such as interest of the land during the period of 5 years to be paid to the Bank of Lao PDR. Laos accomplished without the budget of the state.