Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Villagers claim Heinda Mining company destroying their land


9-Jul-12
The Burmese authorities have warned the Heinda mining company, 
operating east of Tavoy, in southern Burma to improve and contain 
their work practices – that have destroyed villagers plantations – 
or their mining operation will be stopped.

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Chinese company tries to build support for Myitsone Dam


Monday, 09 July 2012 13:34 Mizzima News
The Chinese company behind the construction of the controversial Myitsone 
Dam in Kachin State is trying to rally Kachin residents who live near 
the dam site to support the project.

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U.N. human rights council passes freedom of Internet resolution


9-Jul-12

The U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva has adopted 

a resolution on human rights and the Internet, recommending 

sweeping freedoms of expression and the right to free speech 

through all forms of new media technology. The resolution 

was approved by 80 nations.


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Rights groups urge Burma to revise citizenship law


Monday, 09 July 2012 18:33 Mizzima News
Recent events in Rakhine (Arakan) State in Burma have many causes, 
which need to be addressed, but 31 international human rights groups say 
all sides agree Burma’s citizenship laws need clarification. 

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Naypyidaw Monasteries Torched for New Development


9-Jul-12
Around 40 monasteries are being burnt to the ground in the Burmese 
capital Naypyidaw to make way for new development projects.

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Authorities release activists after brief detention


9-Jul-12
Burmese officials arrested and temporarily incarcerated 20 activists 
before the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the military’s 
crackdown on students in 1962.

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