Burma Army Threatens and Attempts to Bribe Family of Raped and Murdered Girl
- Tyler Bradley
- Jan 23, 2009
- 1 min read
FBR REPORT: Burma Army Threatens and Attempts to Bribe Parents of Raped and Murdered 7-yr-old Girl in Karen State. Report Sent Directly from Relief Team in the Field Karen State, Burma 24 January, 2009 |
"Because of the money the parents must accept it, if not they will be in trouble."
-quote from local relief team
The Burma Army has threatened and is now trying to bribe the family of 7-yr-old Ma Ne Mya, who was raped and killed by a soldier from LIB 350 on 27 December, 2009. According to the latest report from a relief team in the area, the girls parents and the local village leaders petitioned the Burma Army for justice in the incident. In response, the commander of LIB 350, Capt. Thet Khaing, forced 10 local business owners to provide a total of 1,000,000 Kyat ($800) in order to pay off the girl's parents. The team also reported that the Burma Army has threatened the parents that they must accept the money as sufficient payment for the crime or face punishment. LIB 350 has now been replaced by IB 73 in the area.
Map of area where girl was raped and killed in Karen State |
