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Staying alive

August 30, 2023

On this week's show: More than two and a half years ago, the military in Myanmar ousted a democratically elected government. Attacks on civilians still continue. We hear from people in Chin state in western Myanmar. Ethnic clashes have rocked India's northeastern state of Manipur. And the dangers of landmines still lingering in Angola.

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How to survive in Myanmar, over two and half years after the coup

Chin State in western Myanmar, bordering India and Bangladesh, has historically been one of the poorest and least developed regions in the country. Even well before the military coup and collapse of government services. Anti-junta forces have now taken control over most of this remote region. Volunteers are providing what they can to residents — from shelter to education to healthcare.

Report: Justin Higginbottom, Thantlang, Myanmar

Clashes continue in the Indian state of Manipur 

More than three months since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, clashes persist among the two largest groups, the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the Christian Kuki minority. According to official figures, more than 60,000 people have fled to relief camps that are tearing at the seams. At least 180 people have been killed, numerous incidents of rape have been reported. 

Report: Murali Krishnan, Imphal, India

The dangers of landmines lingering on, decades after the civil war

The effects of 27 years of civil war can still be felt in Angola. A peace agreement was reached over two decades ago – and since then the southern African country has made great strides in development. But it hasn't been easy. There are still large areas that are littered with landmines and are impossible to enter. For years, international organizations have worked with local governments to remove mines. 

Report: Jana Genth, voiced by Jennifer Collins 

Sarah Steffen Author and editor with a keen interest on underreported crises.