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Our World: The Iron Ladies Of Burma

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25/01/2013 GMT

The Iron Ladies Of Burma

BBC News - Our World, The Iron Ladies Of Burma

Two farmers' daughters in Burma are spearheading protests against a Chinese-backed mine.

Two farmer's daughters in Burma are spearheading protests against a Chinese-backed copper mine that is said to be causing pollution and damage to crops. Lucy Ash investigates.

Two farmer's daughters in Burma, dubbed 'The Iron Ladies', are spearheading protests against a Chinese-backed copper mine near their village.  They say the mine is causing pollution, damage to crops and loss of fertile land. In the wake of a violent crackdown, Lucy Ash investigates what the protests say about changes in Burma, and asks if this is a test case for the government's commitment to democratic reforms.

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