Myanmar’s Rare Earth: Profit, Poison and Power
MONG PAUK // Myanmar’s rare earth industry is booming—fueled by Chinese capital and protected by armed groups, while locals are shut out and ecosystems collapse. Toxic in-situ leaching scars the landscape, floods spread chemical waste, and workers face hazardous conditions for high pay.
ELECTION VOX POP // Thai and Myanmar residents hope for a common fair future
MAY 15th, 2023 // In the run-up of Thailand national elections, our team has asked Thai and Myanmar activists and workers about their concerns and aspirations as their respective countries share similar political issues.