The Diplomat describes thousands of young men from all over the country going to the mines in Hpakant to search for jade. The vast majority
of them are considered “unauthorized jade pickers" while military generals
and their cronies control licences.
“5-year after taking office & pledging to reform the corrupt sector, the NLD has yet to implement desperately needed reforms, allowing deadly mining practices to continue & gambling the lives of vulnerable workers in the country’s jade mines,” said Global Witness.
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