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.
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.
Latpadaung Lead Story News Protest
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
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.
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Land Latpadaung Lead Story Natural resources News
Myanmar National Human Rights Commission and local Salingyi police launch separate investigations into the fatal shooting of protestor Khin Win.
Land Latpadaung Lead Story News
Salingyi Township police have accepted a First Information Report filed by the family of Ma Khin Win, but say they will await the result of an autopsy before opening an investigation.
Land Lead Story Natural resources News
Activist Thaw Zin is handed a 15-month prison sentence at a court in Monywa for his role in helping local villagers protest against land seizures at the controversial Latpadaung copper mine in Sagaing Division.
Activist Thaw Zin was arrested on Tuesday morning in Salingyi Township, one of the many towns impacted by the Latpadaung copper mine project.