Myanmar's Suu Kyi faces protests over copper mine backing
- Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 19.49
- Online news:
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was met with rare hostility Thursday by villagers near a controversial Chinese-backed mine that was the scene of a violent crackdown last year.
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (left) speaks with locals during her visit to a village near the Chinese-backed copper mine in Monywa, northern Myanmar, on March 14, 2013. The Nobel laureate, who is normally venerated around the country, was heckled by villagers enraged by her recommendation that the mine keeps operating, despite concerns over its environmental impact and land grabbing.
The Nobel laureate, who is normally venerated around the country, was heckled by villagers enraged by her recommendation that the copper mine continues to operate, despite concerns over its environmental impact and land grabbing.
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