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  1. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    January, 2017
    Myanmar

    Conclusions: "Amnesty International’s latest research shows that hundreds of people close to the giant Letpadaung mine continue to face the risk of forced eviction from their farmland, and in the case of four villages, from their homes as well. In addition, thousands of people living in the area are at risk from Myanmar Wanbao’s inadequate management of environmental risk at the Letpadaung mine, which is situated in a flood and earthquake-prone area. The ESIA for the mine contains fundamental gaps and weaknesses, which Myanmar Wanbao has still not addressed.

  2. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    Myanmar

    4 issues a year on landmines, forced relocation, Burma army attacks, IDP health, education and many other issues affecting Internally Displaced Karen People.

  3. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    November, 2012
    Myanmar

    Shwe Pipeline Brings Land Confiscation, Militarization and Human Rights Violations to the Ta’ang People.
    The Ta’ang Students and Youth Organization (TSYO) released a report today called “Pipeline Nightmare” that illustrates how the Shwe Gas and Oil Pipeline project, which will transport oil and gas across Burma to China, has resulted in the confiscation of people’s lands, forced labor, and increased military presence along the pipeline, affecting thousands of people.

  4. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2003
    Myanmar

    The plight of Burma's internally displaced persons has largely been overlooked by the
    international community and the Burmese government itself. Villagers in the country's war
    zones nevertheless have suffered for decades the adverse effects of conflict. For some,
    displacement has become a way of life and a multi-generational phenomenon.
    Displacement wherever it occurs profoundly changes the persons forced to move. People
    lose belongings, jobs, and loved ones. The case of the internally displaced in southern Shan
    State is no different.

  5. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    June, 2011
    Myanmar

    Only 40 kms north of the Thai border
    in the mountains of eastern Shan State,
    Thai investors are poised to begin
    mining and burning large reserves
    of coal at Mong Kok. Ihis
    project — which will ravage a
    pristine valley and poison
    the Kok River, impacting
    countless Shan and northern
    Thai communities downstream
    - must be stopped immediately.
    The Italian-Thai Power Company has entered into
    agreements with the Burmese military regime to
    develop an open-pit coal mine and power plant at

  6. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    May, 2013
    Myanmar

    Construction of Daewoo’s Shwe gas project, as well as CNPC’s Maday deep sea port and oil and gas pipeline have damaged our (local people’s) livelihoods and environment in Kyauk Phu Township since 2009. Additionally, there has been ongoing forcible land confiscation, providing no compensation or a limited amount of compensation for the confiscated rice farms and lands.

  7. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    June, 2012
    Myanmar

    HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES:
    "• The overall security situation is reported to be stable. Emergency rule and curfew remain in
    place in six Townships across Rakhine State.
    • According to official figures, 78 people are dead, 87 injured and 3,000 residential buildings are
    damaged as of 24 June. Over 52,200 people remained newly displaced across Rakhine State.
    Humanitarian partners estimate that around 90,000 people are affected, including the newly
    displaced people.

  8. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    June, 2012
    Myanmar

    HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES"
    "• According to official Government statistics dated 18 June, over 52,200 people have been
    displaced and are accommodated in 66 camps/villages. Unofficial estimates indicated that
    80,000 to 90,000 people have been affected.
    • The Government has requested the RC/HC and humanitarian partners to support its response
    efforts. Humanitarian assistance delivery is ongoing. It includes food, medical, water and
    sanitation interventions. Food distribution that reached some 82,000 people as of 19 June.

  9. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    June, 2012
    Myanmar

    HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES:
    "• Instability in Rakhine State that started since 28 May has resulted in displacement of over
    36,000 people who are now located in 43 camps/locations, loss of lives and damages to houses
    and communal buildings. This is an initial estimate which will need to be revised as more
    information becomes available and assessment are carried out.
    • The violence prompted the Government to impose curfew in six locations and declare the state
    of emergency on 10 June across the State.

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