Rights groups criticised the move, which they said would increase the risk of undermining political and economic reforms.

Rights groups criticised the move, which they said would increase the risk of undermining political and economic reforms.
Brisbane-based Metro Mining is one of the first Western mining companies to invest in Burma since a revised mining law was introduced late last year.
Kachin NGOs react to China’s perceived attempt to resurrect Myitsone dam project.
An organic farming programme run by a small Kachin community-based organisation offers some sustainable, healthy relief for those displaced by war in northern Burma.
A coalition of aid and relief groups working in Kachin State issued a statement on Monday warning that more than 3,000 civilians have been displaced by fighting in the southeast…
The United Nations humanitarian relief programme geared towards assisting those displaced by the Kachin conflict has so far raised only US$14.6 million of the US$50.9 million UN officials estimate is…