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5 Mar 2013

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Democratic Voice of Burma

Copper mine protestors file lawsuit against President Thein Sein [Myanmar]

Locals protesting a controversial Chinese-backed copper mine in central Burma have filed a lawsuit against President Thein Sein for his role in a police crackdown in November, which left more than 100 peaceful activists injured…Three local farmers…filed the lawsuit at a courthouse in Salingyi township…They have all played a leading role in protesting the Latpadaung copper mining project...[One of the plaintiffs] said the lawsuit will hopefully deter the government from assaulting demonstrators in the future…On 29 November, police forces launched a pre-dawn crackdown on protest camps near the mines, which left more than 100 people injured...[refers to Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings, Wanbao]

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Myanmar: Letpadaung mine protesters sue President Thein Sein for alleged role in November police crackdown

Myanmar: Letpadaung Copper Mine project sparks ongoing protests, land disputes & security concerns