Myanmar’s warring military and rebels find common ground in corrupt jade trade

Mongabay
Jul 2, 2021, 9:20 am301 pts
Jade mining is fueling conflict in Myanmar, channeling money into the coffers of the military and ethnic armed groups, according watchdog group Global Witness. The industry buoys the weapons trade and enriches military officials, including the son of junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, the group says. “In Hpakant…

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