THE suffering caused by anti- personnel mines is horrific. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, a victim who survives an anti-personnel mine blast typically requires amputation, multiple operations and prolonged physical rehabilitation, and often suffers permanent disability, with serious social, psychological and economic implications. Fortunately, 164 States have joined the Mine Ban Convention, which establishes a comprehensive ban on these weapons.

Nowadays all nations in the world are striving to transform their country by UN Agenda 2030 known as 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

A brain, though more complex, is comparable with a computer.

Rakhine people, once steeped in long traditions of culture, have lived in Rakhine State in the western part of Myanmar.

Myanmar people are kind by nature and we have heartfelt pity on other living things. If someone were to say this sympathetic nature is engendering the dangers caused by pigeons and dogs on the streets of Yangon, animal lovers will be quick to provide a stream of comments. But this is a serious and very real problem.