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Myanmar protests test government commitment to political reforms

Global Politics

A Chinese company is moving to begin a large copper mining project in rural Myanmar, but its running into stiff resistance from monks and local farmers who say they’re being taken advantage of. Police moved in with water cannons and fire bombs — but the national government says that won’t happen again.

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Protests Over Mining Site Test Myanmar Reforms

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