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.
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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.
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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.
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Official probe launched into Latpadaung killing
Myanmar National Human Rights Commission and local Salingyi police launch separate investigations into the fatal shooting of protestor Khin Win.
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Latpadaung: Khin Win’s family demand justice
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.
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Latpadaung activist Thaw Zin sentenced to 15 months
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.
Latpadaung activist Thaw Zin detained
Activist Thaw Zin was arrested on Tuesday morning in Salingyi Township, one of the many towns impacted by the Latpadaung copper mine project.
