Myanmar: Lawmaker Criticizes Military Action in Illegal Mining Areas

Jul 14, 2017 | Nan Lwin Hnin Pwint, Irrawaddy
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Lower House lawmaker representing Kachin’s Tanai Township U Lin Lin Oo criticized a military crackdown on illegal gold and amber mines in the township during a parliamentary session on Thursday. The lawmaker submitted a proposal to the Lower House urging the ministry and state government to properly handle illegal gold and amber mines in Tanai and Hpakant townships.