· May, 2012

Below are posts about citizen media in Myanmar (Burmese). Don't miss Global Voices မြန်မာ, where Global Voices posts are translated into Myanmar (Burmese)! Read about our Lingua project to learn more about how Global Voices content is being translated into other languages.

Stories about Burmese from May, 2012

Myanmar: Power Shortage Protests Spread

  25 May 2012

Power blackouts in several Myanmar towns triggered peaceful protests in the country. Several protesters were detained but it didn't stop the gathering of ordinary residents and consumers who are angry over the electricity shortage. The protesters also want the government to explain why it continues to sell power supply to China despite the electricity shortage in the country

Myanmar: Protest Against Power Shortage

  22 May 2012

CJMyanmar uploaded photos of the protest against the electricity shortage in Mandalay, the second largest city of Myanmar. Hundreds who joined the activity lighted candles and peacefully protested in front of the government office of Electricity Supply and Chinese Embassy.

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