Voice of America: Burmese Copper Mine Protest Grows

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Burmese Copper Mine Protest Grows Nov 28th 2012, 16:21 Hundreds of Burmese villagers and monks are defying government orders to end a 10-day protest against the expansion of a Chinese-backed copper mine in northwestern Burma. Protesters remained in several camps near the Monywa mine, ignoring a warning to vacate by Tuesday or face unspecified action.  A VOA reporter says the number of protesters is growing. Activists reported no police action against the encampments.  The protesters appear to be testing the limits of new freedoms ... Media files: A85ED4F0-CE8A-41BC-8EC6-A0D4BA118DB5_cx0_cy19_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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