On Aug. 2, Slorc burned mine and other villages near Mawchi, southwest Karenni State. They destroyed everything. If Slorc saw any people, they caught, dragged, beat and shot them. Before they left, Slorc laid many mines in the villages. When the people came back to the villages, they encountered many problems.
Some people have nothing to eat.
Some people escaped to Thailand and some are still hiding in the jungles in Karenni State. He and 104 other foreign ministry officials were promoted with Burma's entry into Asean. The government also recruited 40 new third-secretaries to help out with Asean affairs. Establishing an Asean .department is a criterion for new members.