July 20, 2016

Rakhine State parliament to release report on damages caused by Chinese pipeline

A report on losses suffered by residents of Rakhine State’s Kyaukphyu and Ann townships caused by the nearby Chinese oil and natural gas pipeline will soon be submitted to the Rakhine State parliament.

MP Khin Maung Htay from Ann Township said the report will be based on interviews with residents who lost farmland and or suffered other damages associated with the construction of the pipeline.

He said local people expressed disgust at the irresponsible behaviour of officials visited the pipeline to gather information recently. He added that the report will also include information about compensation distributed for lands lost to the pipeline. (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)

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