It’s hard to say “stealing other’s wife”

On February 5, 2012, Maung Arkar came to PVA and reported that his wife Ma Chaw Su (20) eloped with Maung Thu Rein.

After PVA and Overseas Irrawaddy Association OIA conducted an investigation in this regard, Maung Thu Rein and Ma Chaw Su were former lovers. Due to the domestic problem and homesickness, Ma Chaw Su approached Maung Thu Rein and asked for help. That was the reason for the formers lovers to be reunited in the end, according to Ma Chaw Su.

PVA and OIA solving the problem

PVA and OIA told Maung Arkar not to take advantage or oppress his wife but to forgive her for what she had done in the past and treat her with respect. They also told Maung Thu Rein that stealing other people’s wife was wrong for both legal and religious perspectives. Therefore, both men and the wife were ordered to sign an agreement to avoid the same mistake for the future.