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Myanmar Wanbao says almost all villagers refusing to leave Letpadaung mine site now relocated
The Chinese-backed company hails progress in a land dispute that had long stalled the controversial mining project under civilian rule
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Myanmar army chief attacks UN envoy Julie Bishop after criticism at UN meeting
The military’s criticism of Bishop is notable because she has also faced criticism from sections of Myanmar’s anti-junta movement
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Suspect arrested after KIO township official found dead in Hpakant
Hpakant, the centre of Myanmar’s lucrative jade industry, has experienced frequent violence in recent years
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More Myanmar garment workers detained in China after resigning over labour complaints
For the second time this month, Chinese police have detained Myanmar workers seeking to leave a factory accused of abusing its employees
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Myanmar regime’s airstrikes kill at least 13 civilians in Sagaing, Magway regions
Nearly half of those killed in strikes on villages in Sagaing Township and Magway Region’s Natmauk Township were children, sources said
