Myanmar: How Myanmar Indigenous Peoples Defend Their Rights over Natural Resources

Feb 14, 2019 | Clemente Bautista, Bulatlat
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In December 18, 2018, the Karen people formally declared the establishment of the Salween Peace Park, a 5,485-square kilometer forest park in Hpapun District, Karen State. The area has a wealth of natural resources, high biodiversity, unique ecological landscape and rich cultural heritage of Karen, one of the biggest indigenous people groups in Myanmar.