Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Shan Herald Agency for News

Shan Herald Agency for News

Myanmar in Needs for Better Wastewater Management and Sanitation Solutions

Posted: 06 Jul 2016 03:16 AM PDT

Wastewater Management and Sanitation is crucial to the new Myanmar. In the absence of a working sewerage system, the drainage system acts as a de facto open sewer. Raw sewage and septic tank effluent flow through the roadside drains creates direct public health risk, with stagnant wastewater serving as breeding places for mosquitoes and other sources of disease.

Yangon's existing sewerage system was built back in 1888, to serve for only 40,000 people but now, it is servicing more than 300,000 people. The sewerage system is serving for more than what it is capable of and this is an issue that should not be looked at lightly.

Recently, over 90 factories in the Mandalay Industrial Zone in Pyigyidagun Township have been dumping wastewater into the Dunawadi River and causing health problems to the villagers. The only solution to this problem is to implement modern wastewater treatment plant but that will not be completed in the nearest future.

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• Improvement of drainage and sewerage system in Myanmar
• Awareness on the importance of proper sewerage system for better livelihood
• An upgrade and well-maintained drainage network to prevent flooding
• Sewage treatment plant for a cleaner water supply to the people of          Myanmar

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• Gain an insight into current and future plans of drainage and sewerage system in Myanmar
• Meet face-to-face with the experts of the water industry
• Establish business relationships with stakeholders of the industry
• Network with financiers for investment opportunities in implementing water treatment method in Myanmar
• Broader view and perspective on wastewater management in Myanmar
• Identify key trends and issues confronting the accessibility of clean water

Civic groups demand justice for Lashio victims

Posted: 05 Jul 2016 11:12 PM PDT

Civil society organizations in Shan State released a statement on Monday demanding justice from the new Burmese government for seven victims who were killed by government soldiers in Lashio Township last week.



Nang Hseng Lao, a representative from the Tai Youth Network (TYN), said the new ruling government, headed by Aung San Suu Kyi, must take responsibility in investigating the incidents, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

"We are urging the government to find out the truth and bring the matter to justice," said Nang Hseng Lao. "We, the people of the region, do not want any more fighting.

"If the military continues to commit crimes against civilians, the people's trust in them will be erased," she added. 

The joint report, which includes representatives from the (TYN), the Tai Youth Organization, Kachin Youth Organization, Ta'ang Women's Organization and Ta'ang Students and Youth Union (TSYU), stated that this kind of act affects the trust between the Tatmadaw [government forces] and ethnic people, and could have a negative effect on upcoming peace talks, known as the "21st Century Panglong Conference," which are to be led by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy.  

"Right now, the military is saying that they are working on the peace process, but on the other hand they are continuing to oppress civilians, said Mai Myo Aung, secretary No 2 of the TSYU. "If this type of thing continues to happen, how can we achieve peace?" 
The statement concluded: "The killing of civilians must stop immediately." 

On Sunday, Maj-Gen Kyaw Kyaw Soe, the vice-commander of Northeast Command based in Lashio Township, visited the victims' families and pledged that this type of brutal incident would not happen again.  

At the time of reporting, no legal action has yet been taken on the matter.

  
BY: Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN)
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