Junta Plans Satellite Monitoring for Myitsone Dam Amidst Local Opposition in Kachin State
Myanmar's junta is reportedly moving to install a satellite-linked real-time monitoring system at the controversial Myitsone Dam in Kachin State, aiming to track its structural strength. While the junta-appointed chief minister cites electricity needs and regional development, strong local opposition persists, primarily due to the dam's proximity to a major seismic fault and environmental concerns, highlighting deep ethnic and resource conflicts.
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