Kyaing Hein Lin, Narinjara News, 13 August 2024

A pregnant woman from Mrauk-U township of Arakan Statedied from self-poisoning due to severe livelihood struggles. The victim hasbeen identified as Ma May U Lwin (25), haled from Nyaung Pin Lel village.

A resident told Narinjara News that she killed herselffollowing a minor argument with her husband on the evening of 10 August.

"They were poor and struggling to get enoughfood. This led to an argument with her husband. Although they avoid arguments,the hardships caused her distress, which finally led her toself-poisoning," added the resident.

He also informed  she had to suffer all nightfrom stomach pains.

She died on 11 August  as the family had no moneyto shift her from Mrauk-U to the clinic by a boat.

The lady was five months pregnant and had afive-year-old son.

On 25 July, a middle aged woman from Ah Lel Kyunvillage under  Nga Man Ye Kyun village-tract of  Myebon township diedby jumping into the river from a small jetty.

Similarly, on 1 July, a newly-wed young couple, whofled the conflict in Yoe Ngu village under  Ponnagyun township, died byhanging due to struggles in their livelihood.

The ongoing fighting in Arakan State has led themilitary junta to block the land and waterways and it has disrupted the flow ofgoods causing price rises for every commodity.

The  lack of job opportunities in the region hasalso worsened the livelihood of locals,  leading to a significantpsychological distress among the residents.