KIO agrees to stop rare earth mining in its territory
The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) has agreed to cease all rare earth mining projects in Bhamo District. KIO Chairman General N’ban La made the commitment at a public meeting in Maija Yang on 15 April in the KIO-controlled territory of Bhamo District. More than 1,600 local people joined the meeting and heard General N’ban La make the pledge. Local people who attended