4,000 local people and representatives of civil society organizations and networks launched a protest against copper mining in Latpantaung area on 5 September 2012 and called for the full termination of the mining project. Protesters included farmers whose lands have been confiscated, relocated villagers and other local people and organizations who are concerned about the impact of the project on the environment.
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Download the press release in PDF here.
Tags: Land Confiscation, Mining, ProtestThis post is in: People's Voices, Press Release
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