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Written by MSWDC
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008 |
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A TERRIBLE FAMINE SWIPES THE BAMBOO LANDERS
Report And Appeal Of The Bamboo Famine in Chin State, Burma
March 17, 2008
The people who are dwelling in the region of Paletwa Township, Matupi Township, and Thatlang Twonship, Chin State, Myanmar, have been badly struck by a terrible famine since last year, 2007. The region is bordered by India to the northwest and Bangladesh to southwest. The people are known as the Mara, Khumi, and Lemro tribes. They are different ethnic tribes living together in the region for ages. The region is occupied by serrated mountains and separated by deep valleys. Most of the villages are built on the summits of mountains. Very narrow lanes and paths connect the villages and one can travel only on bare foot for days carrying everything needed on back loads. Because of the mountainous and rugged nature of the region during the rainy season even animals find difficult to move from one place to another. The outsiders may wonder why the forefathers of these tribes must have chosen this region for their homeland.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 13 October 2008 )
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