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CNF admits it burned trucks and goods
Mizzima News (www.mizzima.com)
Aizawl, Oct. 6: The Chin National Front, an armed ethnic organization
fighting against the Burmese military junta, said that it burned some
trucks and goods on the roads leading to Indian border because the
owners of the goods did not pay "mandatory tax" to the organization.
In a press release made available today, the commander of the Tactical
(1) Area Headquarters' self-styled Lt. Sunny Ngun Awi, said that three
trucks and some goods were burnt on 20th September on the Tiddim-Haimual
motor road and one truck along with goods were destroyed next day on the
Falam-Rih road. Both roads are used by traders who do business between
Burma and Mizoram State of India. The Burma rebel leader further warned
that it would continue to take "actions" against those who refuse to pay
tax to the CNF.
According to sources on the border, a driver of the trucks was also
arrested by the CNF soldiers at that time although the CNF's today press
release did not mention anything about the driver.
The Chin National Front imposed a road blockade on two main roads
connecting cities of Chin State and Indian border from August 5 to
September 5, as it claimed that the traders are not giving regular tax
to the organization.
Although it varies from time to time and circumstances, the business
persons are being asked to pay Indian rupees 10,000 (about US $ 210) for
one small truck load of goods and rupees 15,000 for bigger load. Truck
owners also reportedly have to pay rupees 5,000 per year to the rebel
group. The rebel commander, in today's release, said the whole people of
Burma need to join the movement against the military regime "from
whatever role they are in" for democracy, human rights and
self-determination.
Meanwhile, India and Burma authorities are planning to inaugurate the
newly-built "Indo-Myanmar Friendship Bridge" across the Tio river. Both
sides expect that the volume of bilateral border trade will be increased
with the new bridge, which connects Rih Village in Chin State and
Zokhuthar Village in Mizoram State.
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<p><font color="#FF0000">Mizzima News <a href="http://www.mizzima.com";>(www.mizzima.com)</a></font>
<p><i><font color="#FF0000">Aizawl, Oct. 6:</font></i> The Chin National
Front, an armed ethnic organization fighting against the Burmese military
junta, said that it burned some trucks and goods on the roads leading to
Indian border because the owners of the goods did not pay "mandatory tax"
to the organization.
<p>In a press release made available today, the commander of the Tactical
(1) Area Headquarters' self-styled Lt. Sunny Ngun Awi, said that three
trucks and some goods were burnt on 20th September on the Tiddim-Haimual
motor road and one truck along with goods were destroyed next day on the
Falam-Rih road. Both roads are used by traders who do business between
Burma and Mizoram State of India. The Burma rebel leader further warned
that it would continue to take "actions" against those who refuse to pay
tax to the CNF.
<p>According to sources on the border, a driver of the trucks was also
arrested by the CNF soldiers at that time although the CNF's today press
release did not mention anything about the driver.
<p>The Chin National Front imposed a road blockade on two main roads connecting
cities of Chin State and Indian border from August 5 to September 5, as
it claimed that the traders are not giving regular tax to the organization.
<p>Although it varies from time to time and circumstances, the business
persons are being asked to pay Indian rupees 10,000 (about US $ 210) for
one small truck load of goods and rupees 15,000 for bigger load. Truck
owners also reportedly have to pay rupees 5,000 per year to the rebel group.
The rebel commander, in today's release, said the whole people of Burma
need to join the movement against the military regime "from whatever role
they are in" for democracy, human rights and self-determination.
<p>Meanwhile, India and Burma authorities are planning to inaugurate the
newly-built "Indo-Myanmar Friendship Bridge" across the Tio river. Both
sides expect that the volume of bilateral border trade will be increased
with the new bridge, which connects Rih Village in Chin State and Zokhuthar
Village in Mizoram State.
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