Amnesty International says a heavily polluting acid factory located in a village in Sagaing Division should be moved to an area where it will do less harm.
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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.
Latpadaung killing: Police slammed for conduct
A government-backed commission has insisted that local Salingyi police investigate the December shooting of Latpadaung protestor Khin Win, saying that her killing breached international rights standards.
Villagers, activists condemn Latpadaung committee report
Villagers and activists have rejected a report by the committee charged with implementing the recommendations of the copper mine investigation commission.
300 protestors march from Monywa to Latpadaung mine
Protestors marched from Monywa across the Chindwin River to the area of the copper mine where they met with the local villagers who are staging a series of sit-ins and…
Latpadaung protestor was killed by gunshot, says coroner
Coroner confirms suspicions that farmer Khin Win was shot dead during at a protest against a controversial copper mine in Latpadaung.