by Admin | Apr 9, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group Human rights activists in Kachin State have alleged that the junta’s push to restart construction of the Myitsone hydroelectric dam project benefits only a select few and threatens local communities. Read Full...
by Admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Resource Extraction
Source: Human Rights Foundation of Monland Due to the danger of landmines in their workplace, local plantation workers do not venture onto their plantations, and they are afraid of clearing bushes on the plantations. Read Full Story
by Admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar A Kachin human rights group on Wednesday called for a complete termination of plans for the controversial Myitsone Dam as the military regime pushes to revive the China-backed megaproject in northern Myanmar. Read Full...
by Admin | Apr 1, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction
Source: Kachin State Human Rights Defenders Network | Statement Once again, efforts to restart the Myitsone project are underway through the manipulation of Myitkyina residents and the issuance of official directives and orders. Read Full Story
by Admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN Large-scale gold mining using heavy machinery is rapidly destroying farmland along the Nam Jing stream in Mong Ngaw, Kyaukme Township in northern Shan State, according to local residents. Read Full...
by Admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: MONGABAY | By Carolyn Cowan Community-led bird surveys have confirmed that one of the world’s most threatened bird species, the white-bellied heron, still survives in northern Myanmar’s Kachin state. Read Full Story
