Anti-dam gatherings held on Chindwin and Salween Rivers in Burma

Today, on the International Day of Action for Rivers, BRN members are jointly organizing public events along two of Burma’s main rivers to oppose accelerated plans to build mega dams amidst continuing conflict in ethnic areas.   

Despite warnings from local authorities, communities along the Chindwin and Salween Rivers are gathering today to oppose dams being planned to export power to India, China and Thailand.

Plans for over twenty-five large dams in Burma are now being speeded up, including six on the headwaters of the Irrawaddy amidst ongoing warfare in Kachin State. Six dams are also proceeding on the Salween River in Shan, Karenni and Karen States, where ceasefires remain tenuous.