The amended law “shows no concerns to the rights of indigenous people or human rights norms and discourages peace building.”
Category: Myanmar
Opium Farmers in Myanmar: The Lives of Producers of Prohibited Plants
To address problems related to opium cultivation, substantial socio-economic development is required to provide meaningful alternatives for farmers.
China-Myanmar Economic Corridor a ‘Win-Win’
China has a poor record in that regard. So we will be very careful about the environmental impact and social impact assessments and will carefully monitor corporate social responsibility.
India committed to support Myanmar to build infrastructure, develop human resources: Prez Kovind
Part of India’s efforts to step up bilateral engagements under the rubric of the ‘Act East’ and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies.
Protests and demonstrations a key concern for extractive companies
Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business organised workshops aiming to raise awareness of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Art exhibition draws public attention to plastic pollution in Myanmar’s waterways
The installation with pictures of animals suffering from plastic products and graphics from EU environment aims to raise awareness.
Massive arched bridge to link China to Myanmar
Record-setting bridge to become part of the China-Myanmar cross-border rail link