Updates – Page 14 – Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF)

Coal mining in Mong Kung threatens vital southern Shan State water source

Update by Shan Human Rights Foundation May 25, 2017Coal mining in Mong Kung threatens vital southern Shan State water source The decision of two mining companies to continue coal excavation in Mong

May 25, 2017

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Arbitrary arrest of two villagers by Burma Border Guard Force in Mong Yawng, eastern Shan State

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation March 27, 2017 Arbitrary arrest of two villagers by Burma Border Guard Force in Mong Yawng, eastern Shan State Two villagers were arbitrarily arrested by

March 27, 2017

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Over 400 local villagers gather to call for halt of dams on Namtu River in northern Shan State

Over 400 local villagers gather to call for halt of dams on Namtu River in northern Shan State March 22, 2017 On March 21, 2017, over 400 local villagers gathered on the

March 22, 2017

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Village leader of Nam Ma coal mining area shot dead by unknown assailants

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation March 6, 2017 Village leader of Nam Ma coal mining area shot dead by unknown assailants The village tract secretary of Nam Ma coal mining

March 6, 2017

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Aerial bombing by Burma Army jets kills three villagers, injures seven in Kyaukme, northern Shan State

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation January 16, 2017 Aerial bombing by Burma Army jets kills three villagers, injures seven in Kyaukme, northern Shan State Three civilians were killed and seven

January 16, 2017

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Looting, arbitrary arrest, torture, forced labour by Burma Army in Muse, northern Shan State

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation December 28, 2016 Looting, arbitrary arrest, torture, forced labour by Burma Army in Muse, northern Shan State Looting, damage of villagers’ houses by Burma Army

December 28, 2016

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Burma Army tortures three farmers, and shoots one farmer in Mong Yen, northern Shan State

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation December 6, 2016 Burma Army tortures three farmers, and shoots one farmer in Mong Yen, northern Shan State Three villagers tortured for speaking loudly On

December 6, 2016

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Extrajudicial killing, arbitrary arrest, looting by Burma Army in Nawngkhio, Hsipaw and Mong Hsu in October 2016

Update by Shan Human Rights Foundation November 29, 2016 Extrajudicial killing, arbitrary arrest, looting by Burma Army during operations against SSPP/SSA in Nawngkhio, Hsipaw and Mong Hsu in October 2016 This update

November 29, 2016

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1,500 farmers demand cancellation of Upper Yeywa Dam as war in N. Shan State escalates

November 28, 2016 1,500 farmers demand cancellation of Upper Yeywa Dam as war in N. Shan State escalates On November 27, 2016, over 1,500 farmers from 19 townships gathered on the banks

November 28, 2016

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New film: Shan State’s unique “Thousand Islands” under threat from Salween dam plans

Press release by Action for Shan State Rivers September 28, 2016 New film: Shan State’s unique “Thousand Islands” under threat from Salween dam plans A new documentary film launched today reveals the

September 28, 2016

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