Myanmar conflicts over ethnic minorities Housing and school completed with Japanese assistance November 28, 5:40
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A house and school for victims built with the support of the Japanese government has recently been completed, and a commemorative ceremony is held on the 27th. Has been opened.
Completed are 1,650 houses and 27 schools, etc., built in the area controlled by the Karen ethnic minority armed forces.
The Japanese government contributed 2.5 billion yen to support construction for those who were chased away from home or escaped from the country, and a ceremony was held on the 27th to commemorate completion.
At the ceremony, Chairman Mutu Se-Po of Karen National Federation expressed appreciation for Japan. “The richest Myanmar in Southeast Asia has become the poorest country because of conflicts. "I mustn't," he said.
In Myanmar, disputes between government troops and minority ethnic groups have been ongoing for more than 60 years, but in 2015 four years ago, the government and representatives of ethnic minorities agreed to a ceasefire agreement. Of these, 10 have signed the agreement.
However, about half of the total power still refuses to sign, and on behalf of the Japanese government, the Japanese Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa, who acts as an intermediary between the Myanmar government and ethnic minorities, By doing this, I would like you to realize the fruit of peace, ”he said, and hopes to encourage consultations for peace throughout the country through support.