A highly centralised regime for governing “wasteland” is being expanded, with devastating effects on communities trying to reclaim their land after decades of war.
Category: Myanmar
Myitsone—Decision Time for the ‘People’s Leader’
Myitsone Dam—just another damned problem for Myanmar. Or is it? This issue in particular seems to have both constructive and destructive potential; politically, it could save or slay a leader of this country.
Myanmar villagers protest Chinese plans for land along pipeline route
Farmers barred for five years from planting crops along the route of a Chinese oil and gas line are protesting new requests by an affiliate of the pipeline company to take control of the adjoining land.
Myanmar’s farmers fighting a losing battle
Law criminalises millions of farmers who have traditionally worked on the land but do not have permits – and allows for more land seizures by the government, military and private companies.
Local Karen Defend Myanmar’s Remaining Environmental Treasures
“The Myanmar government isn’t oriented towards conservation. Probably they’d log the Protected Areas, and open them up for mining.”
Sembcorp gas-fired power plant wins praise and flak at opening
The 225 MW plant is discharging large amounts of wastewater into the river every day but locals haven’t been allowed us to test it.
Prominent Activists, Writers Form Group to Oppose Myitsone Dam
Writers and civil society leaders formed a national committee to oppose the project and warned the government of more resistance is coming.