Poverty is so bad in Myanmar people are offering to sell their kidneys online. Hear one man’s story | CNN

Poverty is so bad in Myanmar people are offering to sell their kidneys online. Hear one man’s story

Published 2:00 AM EDT, Sun September 1, 2024

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Poverty is so bad in Myanmar people are offering to sell their kidneys online. Hear one man's story

Two years since a military coup in the country, nearly half of Myanmar’s population has been pushed into poverty. Some are resorting to extreme lengths for money, including selling their organs. CNN followed one man's journey from Myanmar to India, over the course of a year, documenting his hopes and struggles after making this difficult decision.

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