A halt in production at a mine in northern Shan State that was once the world’s largest source of lead has created hardship for thousands of residents but an Australian company is looking to bring back the good times.
The peace process launched in 2011 has brought only escalating conflict in northern Shan State.
The public response to the arrest of the two Reuters reporters is indicative of a wider debate about the role of journalists in Myanmar.
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