In the Nov. 29 crackdown, police used water cannons, tear gas and smoke bombs to break up an 11-day occupation of the mine project. The mine is a joint venture between a military-controlled holding company and a Chinese mining company. Protesters say it is causing environmental, social and health problems, and want the project halted.
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2012/12/09/myanmar-apologizes-for-violence-against-monks-2/
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