by Admin | Jul 7, 2026 | Daily News
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Ah Htoi In the shadow of mountains rising above Pangwa—Kachin State’s rare earth mining hub—the promise of immense wealth for investors has become a daily struggle for survival for Myanmar’s conflict-displaced women. Read Full...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Nation A protest leader said heavy-metal contamination from mines backed by Chinese investment groups in Myanmar had caused toxic substances to flow into the Kok, Sai, Ruak and Mekong rivers. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor Organised by the People’s Network for the Protection of the Kok, Sai, Ruak, and Mekong Rivers, the demonstration sought to draw international attention to the devastating transboundary impacts of unregulated...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Zung Ring During his recent visit to China, regime leader Min Aung Hlaing reportedly agreed to revive the long-suspended Myitsone Dam project. For many, this is not merely an infrastructure development project. Read Full...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy By signing memoranda of understanding on all four of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Global Initiatives, regime leader Min Aung Hlaing has signaled full partnership with Beijing to secure his autocratic grip on Myanmar, experts say. Read Full...
