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China-Backed Hydro Dam Upsets Burma Locals
In September, Burma's reform-minded President Thein Sein appeared to heed environmental concerns and suspended construction of a controversial China-backed hydropower dam in northern Kachin state. But the Myitsone dam project has not been cancelled and locals worry what will happen if construction resumes.
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Senior Monk U Yay Wa Ra says if the hydropower dam construction resumes they will have to move and authorities would build them a new temple, Myitsone, Burma, March 31, 2012. (VOA - D. Schearf)
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Man repairing pagoda at Buddhist temple overlooking Myitsone, Burma, March 31, 2012. (VOA - D. Schearf)
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Man walks past banner asking for peace in Kachin State where Burma Army and rebels are fighting, Myitsone, Burma, March 31, 2012. (VOA - D. Schearf)
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Locals dredge the riverbed for gold at Myitsone, Burma, March 31, 2012. (VOA - D. Schearf)