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    China says it will keep talking to Burma over stalled Myitsone dam
    November 8, 2017in International Relations, Kachin, Lead Story, News519by REUTERS
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    China says it will keep talking to Burma over stalled Myitsone dam

    China says it will continue to talk to Burma about the controversial, stalled Myitsone dam project, after Burma’s new energy minister cast doubt over the scheme.

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    Coal in the spotlight as Suu Kyi govt ponders energy policy
    July 12, 2017in Electricity, Energy, Lead Story, Natural resources, News367by REUTERS
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    Coal in the spotlight as Suu Kyi govt ponders energy policy

    Coal would be one of the quickest ways to ramp up power generation, but the option is unpopular in Burma.

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    Burmese president awaits key report on Myitsone
    July 4, 2017in Environment, Lead Story, Natural resources, News1126by YE MON
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    Burmese president awaits key report on Myitsone

    A second report covering the Myitsone dam project on the Irrawaddy River will soon be submitted to the Burmese president for his consideration.

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    Protesters rail against hydropower as sectoral workshop held in Myitkyina
    January 31, 2017in Electricity, Kachin, Lead Story, News14by NAW NOREEN / DVB
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    Protesters rail against hydropower as sectoral workshop held in Myitkyina

    Activists and members of the public in Myitkyina staged a protest on Tuesday against hydroelectric dam proposals as a workshop was being held in the Kachin State capital to discuss…

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    Hundreds of CSOs demand safe, sustainable energy plan
    December 14, 2016in Electricity, Energy, Environment, Lead Story, Natural resources, News760by KIMBERLEY PHILLIPS / DVB
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    Hundreds of CSOs demand safe, sustainable energy plan

    A coalition of 422 civil society and environmental groups are calling on the government to halt all proposed coal and large-scale hydropower projects, citing a raft of negative impacts on…

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    Chinese newspaper calls Burma hydro dam opposition 'extreme'
    September 19, 2016in Electricity, Energy, Environment, Lead Story, News249by REUTERS
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    Chinese newspaper calls Burma hydro dam opposition 'extreme'

    Opposition to Chinese-invested hydropower schemes in Burma is being orchestrated by “extreme” groups, according to an influential Chinese newspaper.

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    Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) receives 2023 Geuzen Medal

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