“We lost so much in the conflict. Now there is no more conflict, but we have lost our land, and we don’t know if we will ever get it back.”
Category: Myanmar
Biodiversity, people’s livelihoods at risk in Chindwin River Basin
The largest tributary of the Ayeyarwady River supports vital ecological services and biological diversity that provide the essential needs for six million people in Myanmar.
Chinese tech firm claims digital plans for Mong La SEZ
A Shanghai blockchain company wants to set up a special economic zone in a rebel-held border area of eastern Shan State–issue digital currencies and IDs to the local population.
Creation of new ministry part of Myanmar’s plan to incentivise FDI
In an attempt to reverse a recent decline in foreign investment, Myanmar has set up a new ministry tasked with attracting and facilitating fresh inflows.
Latest survey finds 72 dolphins in Ayeyarwady
Humans are the main cause of Irrawaddy dolphin deaths, with most fatalities believed to have been caused by electroshock fishing, according to WCS Myanmar.
The teak kingpin and corruption in the timber trade
Study finds conspiracy involving bribes to senior military and government officials and a secret off-the-books system of fraudulent trade in the best quality teak logs.
