Burma Rivers Network

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Karenni people oppose new Salween dam plans by SPDC and Chinese investors

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August 9, 2010

Statement by the Karenni Development Research Group (KDRG)
Karenni people oppose new Salween dam plans by SPDC and Chinese investors

On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Karenni national resistance movement, the KDRG strongly denounces the new plans by the Burmese military regime and Chinese investors to build a giant hydropower dam on the Salween River in Karenni State.

Open letter requesting China to halt destruction of villages opposed to China's Myistone dam in Burma

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Wednesday, 26 May 2010 05:42
To: President Hu Jintao OPEN LETTER REQUESTING CHINA TO HALT DESTRUCTION OF VILLAGES OPPOSED TO CHINA’S MYITSONE DAM IN BURMA May 27, 2010

Map of Dams in Burma

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Message from BRN

Large dams are being constructed on all of Burma’s major rivers and tributaries by Chinese, Thai and Indian companies. The dams are causing displacement, militarization, human rights abuses, and irreversible environmental damage, which is threatening the livelihoods and food security of millions. The power and revenues generated are going to the military regime and neighbouring countries. Read more...