Wanbao supervisor fined for assaulting female employee
Monywa courthouse heard that Mr. Li ordered his subordinate, a Burmese woman named Kyi Kyi May, to stand on one spot for three consecutive working days.
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Latpadaung Lead Story News Sagaing
Protesters again face down police at Letpadaung
Protesters confronted police along the Pathein-Monywa Road near the controversial Letpadaung copper mine in Salingyi Township on Monday, in the latest dust-up over the Chinese-backed project in southern Sagaing Division.
China moves to curb mining pollution
China plans to raise environmental standards in its highly-polluting mining sector, according to a policy draft circulated by the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
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1,000 people evacuated in Latpadaung due to floods
DVB spoke to one resident who put the blame for the floods squarely on the Wanbao copper mine, saying it affects the free flow of the Chindwin River.
Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Suu Kyi
NLD delegates head for China
A delegation of National League for Democracy lawmakers depart on a 10-day study tour in China.
Environment Latpadaung Lead Story News Students
Acid factory fumes keep kids from school
Students in Kangon, a village near Latpadaung in Sagaing Division, were forced to stay home this week when a nearby sulfuric acid factory started emitting foul-smelling fumes.
Latpadaung Lead Story Natural resources News
Stung by protests, China tells companies to respect laws
The recent resumption of protests over the Chinese-backed Latpadaung copper mine comes as China steps up its campaign to restart stalled projects in Burma.
We can reach a consensus, says Chinese foreign minister
China is confident it can resolve business disagreements with Burma through friendly talks, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
China pursues stalled Myitsone dam project
China is pursuing efforts to resolve the problem of a stalled dam project in Burma, its foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Additional sentences for Latpadaung activists
Five activists previously sentenced to prison after a protest Rangoon last year, are sentenced to four months each in prison by the Ahlone township court.
Kokang Latpadaung Lead Story Military News
Burma ratifies chemical weapons ban
Burma finally signs the international convention, though it has been accused of using and manufacturing chemical weapons in recent years.
Latpadaung Lead Story News Protest
Naw Ohn Hla handed additional sentence ‘with hard labour’
Incarcerated political activist Naw Ohn Hla has been handed an additional six-month sentence for allegedly disturbing religious assembly eight years ago.
Latpadaung: Police reject monks’ lawsuit
Police in Burma reject a lawsuit by monks who suffered phosphorus burns at the hands of officers when they protested against the copper mine in 2012.
Human Rights Latpadaung Lead Story News
Latpadaung: Denying evidence won’t make it go away
Amnesty International responds sharply to Wanbao and Turquoise Hill mining firms after both deny claims they colluded with or benefitted from rights abuses at the Latpadaung mine site.
Latpadaung Lead Story News Protest
Latpadaung: slingshot fight leaves 9 villagers injured
The villagers had formed a protest line to try to stop bulldozers from entering disputed farmland that has been confiscated from local farmers for use in the project.
Land Latpadaung Lead Story News
Latpadaung activists’ court hearing postponed
A court hearing for Latpadaung activists Naw Ohn Hla, Nay Myo Zin, Sein Htay and Tin Htut Paing was postponed on Tuesday on the grounds that not all defendants were present.
Land Latpadaung Lead Story Natural resources News
Latpadaung investigators probe locals on Khin Win’s death
Local villagers injured during recent protests at the Latpadaung copper mine were interviewed by an official investigation team in Salingyi Township.
Land Latpadaung Lead Story News
Latpadaung killing: Lawyer says police reluctant to investigate
Salingyi police have refused to accept a report filed by the younger sister of Khin Win that calls for an investigation into her alleged murder.
Land Latpadaung Lead Story Natural resources News
Latpadaung villagers tear down Wanbao fence
Around 100 local villagers have torn down a fence erected by the Myanmar Wanbao copper mining company around a disputed patch of land near Latpadaung mine.
Land Latpadaung Lead Story Mandalay Division News
Mandalay protestors call for justice in Latpadaung
More than 500 protestors, led by Buddhist monks, marched through central Mandalay to the Chinese consulate, denouncing the killing of Khin Win.
Lead Story Natural resources News
Latpadaung committee pledges US$1.68 million for local development
The Latpadaung implementation committee says that a US$1.68 million budget has been allocated for regional development, including programs of job creation for locals; education; healthcare; electricity supply; supplying potable water; and transportation.
