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Thousands protest against mines in Namhkam

Thousands protest against mines in Namhkam

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Date of publication
September 2014
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ISBN / Resource ID
OBL:75163

Thousands gathered in Namhkam, Shan State, on Friday morning to protest against commercial mining operations.

The locals said that large-scale silica mining projects have resulted in permanent damage to streams and farmlands, ultimately ruining the livelihoods of thousands of people in the township.

Demonstrators convened at the Nam Seere bridge at around 8am, then marched to downtown Namhkam shouting slogans...

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