Rare protests in Burma against power cuts | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
AP News, May 22, 2012
YANGON, Burma (AP) — Chronic power cuts in Burma have set off rare protests in the Southeast Asian country and an even more rare government plea for the public’s understanding.
Peaceful protests started over the weekend in Mandalay and were called for later Tuesday in Yangon at City Hall.
A statement from the Electric Power Ministry carried in all three state-run newspapers Tuesday explained that electricity rationing was under way to cope with greater demand and decreased supply during the hot summer months.
Burma was led by an oppressive military junta until last year. Protests and government admissions of mismanagement remain uncommon.
Read in-depth analysis from Francis Wade on this story here: Burma: Speaking the truth to power(cuts)
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