“In the past, there were some explosions, but it wasn’t this bad.”
“It makes me feel small, it ruined my life, I want everyone to be careful.”
“Even if I can disarm just one landmine, I can save a person or a buffalo.”
In northern Shan state, locals and activists say there has been an increase in casualties from landmines since the 1027 Operation. And mine clearance is slow - prompting at least one local to start doing it himself.
Hello and welcome to Doh Athan, a weekly podcast about human rights stories from Myanmar. It’s brought to you by Fondation Hirondelle.
This episode is produced by Shwe Phee Myay journalist Mai Ru Pa’
Names and voices may have been changed to protect contributors.