Laborer Killed in Crane Accident on Gas Pipeline Project

A casual laborer was killed in a crash with a crane while loading gas pipes onto a truck in Sengkhawn village, Namtu Township, Northern Shan State, Burma.
The victim, who died at the gas pipeline project, was living at Thaung Kyar Thar government apartments. However, the Gas Pipeline’s construction company has not taken any responsibility for this accident. The local authorities have also not taken any legal action so far.
Around the Namtu Township, CCE are one of the main companies leading the implementation of the Shwe Gas pipeline project. Also, Namtu’s town governor, land survey officers, police, Burmese soldiers and Chinese technical staff support this company in carrying out its work. All of the gas pipes are stored in the NarNaw village in their temporary camp which is land previously confiscated by the CCE company.

Human Rights Documentation and Information Department
Ta’ang Students and Youth Organization