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The Lady rallies fresh support
Spectrum, Published on 15/06/2014
» Yet another test of Myanmar’s political reforms has emerged over the past few weeks as the National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi, and the 88 Generation students joined forces to rally support for amendments to the controversial 2008 constitution.
Loei village seeks NCPO help on mine
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/06/2014
» Academics, human rights defenders and government officials have called on military rulers to intervene in the conflict between villagers and gold and copper mine operator Thung Kham in Loei's Wang Saphung district.
Troops guard mine dispute villages
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/06/2014
» About 120 soldiers were deployed in Loei’s Wang Saphung district yesterday to guard six villages where tensions between villagers and the local Tungkum Co gold mining operation have been rising.
Deep divisions in fight over mine
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 08/06/2014
» When gold-bearing copper was discovered in them there hills, Loei villagers were expected to let the company walk in and take it. And they did, until their crops failed, their water was no longer fit to drink and their neighbours began getting sick, very sick.
NHRC urges fast anti-mine protest probe
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/06/2014
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is pressing Loei police to speed up their investigation into an attack by armed men on anti-mine protesters in Wang Saphung district on May 15.
TOT worker caught stealing cable
Published on 04/06/2014
» KHON KAEN - A TOT employee and his friend were arrested on Wednesday and charged with possession of telephone cables stolen from two electricity poles in Nong Rua district.
Mystery rings through the ages
Spectrum, Aung Zaw, Published on 25/05/2014
» ‘Multi-beam Echo Sounding Survey.”
Armed thugs assault mine protesters
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/05/2014
» About 300 men armed with guns and wooden clubs detained and savagely assaulted villagers in Loei late on Thursday who were protesting against the operation of a local gold mine.
'Mr Big' threatens Loei villagers
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/04/2014
» Villagers opposed to a gold and copper mine in Baan Na Nong Bon in Loei province have expressed concern for their safety after they claim they were threatened by a former senior military officer.
Cops launch hunt for gunman
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/04/2014
» Police are collecting evidence to identify a gunman who shot two soldiers on Saturday night.