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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
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Myanmar: Hundreds launch new round of protests against Letpadaung copper mine, claiming it funds junta
In May 2023, hundreds of protesters in Myanmar's Sagaing region are demanding the closure of the Chinese-backed Letpadaung copper mine, alleging its revenue supports the military junta, amid long-standing concerns over land rights, compensation, and environmental impact.
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Myanmar: Militia members recruited to guard Wanbao's Letpadaung copper mine, resistance forces say
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Myanmar: Forced evictions by junta troops near Wanbao's Letpadaung copper mine spark tensions
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Myanmar: Land mine danger grows as military fences China-backed Letpadaung copper mine
Experts say regime desperate to offer Beijing 'stability' for projects
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Myanmar: Wanbao Mining responds to renewed violence at Letpadaung copper mine; analysts allege firm attempting to sidestep concerns over military ties
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Myanmar: Chinese Wanbao Mining registers concern over armed violence at Letpadaungtaung copper mine in statement
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Myanmar: Resistance forces clash with junta troops sent to reinforce Letpadaung copper mine security
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Myanmar: two villagers released on bail after protest against Letpadaung Mine
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Myanmar: Police detains two villagers seeking to block eviction on land claimed by China-operated copper mine
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Myanmar activists, Catholic Church hit Chinese-operated megaprojects due to environmental damage & land expropriation without adequate compensation
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Myanmar Authorities Charge Farmers in Roadblock Protest of Lepadaung Copper Mine
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As Many As 10 Myanmar Villagers Injured in Shooting at Letpadaung Copper Mine
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After Myanmar protests, China says companies should respect laws
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Hundreds protest restart of China-backed copper mine in Myanmar
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Myanmar: Wanbao to begin copper production in Letpadaung in May despite continued land rights protests
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Myanmar: Letpadaung farmers’ crop compensation demands denied
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Myanmar: Police stop farmers' protest of Wanbao’s decision to forego compensation for crops destroyed in Letpadaung mine
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Myanmar: Letpadaung mine protesters still denied justice
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Myanmar: Leptadaung activists sentenced to 4 months in prison, on top of previous 4 & half years
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US Campaign for Burma asks Wanbao to provide relief to villages affected flooding & to suspend operations in Letpadaung
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Myanmar: Letpadaung villagers briefly detained after confronting Wanbao over flood responsibility
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Unfair convictions of Leptadaung activists highlight lack of rule of law in Myanmar, says ICJ
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Amnesty International urges public to ask Wanbao to prevent forced evictions
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ICJ condemns conviction of human rights defenders after 5 minutes long unfair trial
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Myanmar court sentences 6 activists opposed to Letpadaung mine to 4 years in prison
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Myanmar: “Denying evidence won’t make it go away,” says Amnesty Intl. after companies respond to its report on Letpadaung mine
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Myanmar: Wanbao slams Amnesty report as “groundless, sensationalist”; Ivanhoe rejects accusations
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Acid and metals pose high environmental risk: Letpadaungtaung project's ESIA report [Myanmar]
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Protesters arrested after appealing for Latpadaung activist’s release [Myanmar]
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Latpadaung activist Thaw Zin detained [Myanmar]
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Eight Detained as Opposition to Burma’s Letpadaung Copper Mine Continues
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LETPADAUNG COPPER PROJECT: A BRIEF ON THE DRAFT ESIA REPORT
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Letpadaung Villagers Fear Crackdown After Compensation Deadline [Myanmar]
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Myanmar Activist Jailed for Two Years Over Letpadaung Protest
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Fresh arrests as residents reject Letpadaung mine deal [Myanmar]
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4 Arrested in Crackdown on Monastery Near Letpadaung Mine [Myanmar]
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Complaints Abound Over Letpadaung Implementation Committee [Myanmar]
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Latpadaung activist sentenced to hard labor [Myanmar]
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Letpadaung Farmers Reject Compensation [Myanmar]
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NLD Patriarch Defends Suu Kyi’s Copper Mine Position [Myanmar]
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Wanbao Welcomes Inquiry Commission’s Verdict
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Latpadaung Inquiry: phosphorous was used, but mining should continue [Myanmar]
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Copper mine protestors file lawsuit against President Thein Sein [Myanmar]
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Monywa copper mine protests - Burma, Sept 2012
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