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Irrawaddy River

Coverage of Irrawaddy River in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 1 · 00:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 1 · 00:00 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Myitsone Damplace1Kachin stateplace1Chinaorganization1Kachin rebelsorganization1Myanmar’s military rulersorganization1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJun 1 · 00:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Myanmar’s China-backed mega dam revival risks Kachin rebel backlash

    Myanmar’s military rulers are reviving the China-backed Myitsone Dam project in Kachin state, a US$3.6 billion hydroelectric project previously halted due to public opposition, risking renewed conflict with Kachin rebels. The dam, located in the forested highlands where the Irrawaddy River originates, has sparked tensions that 'threaten to reopen wounds that never fully healed.'

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