HomeUN says climate risks have increased since the 2021 military coup; Chinese navy ships arrive in YangonA landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant Township killed at least 33 people on Aug. 13. Illicit mining in Burma has surged in recent years. (Credit- CJ)

A landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant Township killed at least 33 people on Aug. 13. Illicit mining in Burma has surged in recent years. (Credit- CJ)

Burma Navy personnel greet their Chinese counterparts at Thilawa Port in Yangon on Nov. 27. (Credit- Regime media)

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A landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant Township killed at least 33 people on Aug. 13. Illicit mining in Burma has surged in recent years. (Credit- CJ)

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