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FORCED RELOCATION IN MURNG SU
FORCED RELOCATION IN MURNG SU
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Map of VILLAGES FORCIBLY RELOCATED IN MURNG SU TOWNSHIP (1996 - 1998) |
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| Background of the area Murng Su is situated in the plain of the Nam Nga river basin, surrounded by low mountains. Rice is grown, but not sufficiently for local consumption. It is one of the main ruby-mining areas of Shan State. Before the gem-rush to the area in 1990, it was well-known for production of tea, peanuts and oranges. Since 1992-1993, production has plunged because cultivation has been neglected in favour of the gem business. The gem mining sites, which gained popularity in the early 1990s, are located in the mountainous areas of Loi Seng, Loi Sarm Thao and Loi Pa Neng, about 12 miles southeast of the town. Though the majority of the population is Shan, there are also many Palaung, Yarng Lam, Lahu and Lisu ethnic peoples living beside each other. |
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| Relocation Relocations were conducted in May 1996 by SLORC troops from Kun Hing and Murng Su. |
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| Conditions in the relocation sites The relocated villagers at Murng Zarng were permitted to return to work on their fields 5 days a week, but they had to ask for permission, and had to return to Murng Zarng for the remaining two days in the week. They also had to regularly present themselves to the military authorities to have their names checked every few days. Similarly, villagers relocated to Murng Ord were allowed to return to work on their fields if they had a pass from the local military camp. The relocation program was not continued in 1997, as there were no SURA troops operating in the area. |
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