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Myanmar: Banana Plantation owned by Chinese companies raises local concerns over land and environmental problems
In 2016, the media reported the emergence of the Chinese investment allegedly involved in the land confiscations by renting land for banana plantation from local authorities in Kachin state where the land grabbing was widespread and longstanding....
Myanmar: Facebook CEO Zuckerberg replies to activist accusations that Facebook incited violence
Author: Kevin Roose and Paul Mozur, The New York Times
" Zuckerberg Was Called Out Over Myanmar Violence. Here is His Apology", 9 April 2018...
- Related in-depth areas: Technology and Human Rights: Digital Freedom
- Related companies: Facebook
Myanmar: Female garment workers report sexual harassment and routine pregnancy tests in factories
Author: ABC (Australia)
14 April 2018...
Myanmar: Police detains two villagers seeking to block eviction on land claimed by China-operated copper mine
Author: Thet Su Aung, Radio Free Asia
"Two Detained in New Letpadaung Mine Protest in Myanmar", 29 March 2018...
Thailand: Fisherman who lost forearm appeals for higher pay; UN business & human rights working group expected to urge Thailand to adopt a national action plan
Author: Thomson Reuters Foundation, Bangkok Post
"Fishermen long for justice as Thailand comes under UN scrutiny", 29 March 2018...
Myanmar: Sino-Myanmar pipeline project faces complaints for land compensation from six hundred protesters
Author: Radio Free Asia
"Hundreds in Myanmar Protest Lack of Payment For Land Confiscated For Pipeline Project", 22 March 2018...
- Related in-depth areas: Chinese investment overseas
- Related companies: Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE) PetroChina (part of China National Petroleum Corporation)
Save the Mekong Coalition calls on govts to consider renewable energy sources in lieu of destructive dams
Author: Don Ross, TTR Weekly
"Dams threaten Mekong river life," 23 March 2018...
Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business launches sector-wide impact assessment on mining
Impact assessment focuses on tin, gold and limestone mining in eight states and regions. Report says a new mineral resources policy and fresh laws are needed if mining in Myanmar is to be sustainable
Commentary: Women migrant workers are paid less, relegated to jobs that expose them to exploitation, & subjected to gender-based violence during transit
Author: Dana Graber Ladek, Bangkok Post
"Female migrants hidden impetus behind economy", 9 March 2018...
Myanmar: MCRB urges gov't to conduct transparent consultations for mining policies; cites vague rules as one of many challenges in mining governance
Author: Chan Mya Htwe & Thomson Chau, Myanmar Times
"Myanmar's approach to mining needs a rethink," 09 March 2018...