Illegal Chinese Miners Arrested Amid Mining Dispute in Shan State

Seven Chinese nationals living illegally in Baw Hseng village tract, Kalaw Township, southern Shan State, were arrested by military police amid rising tensions over mining profits. The arrests took place on March 16, when authorities, including the administrator of the Kalaw Township Military Council, detained the individuals. A local resident suggested the incident stemmed from … Continue reading Illegal Chinese Miners Arrested Amid Mining Dispute in Shan State