Issues

I wish that the foreign companies would go back to their country and do their business in their land, so the troops will go back to Rangoon --A villager in the Yadana/Yetagun area of Mon State, experienced in Burma's military-style development: militarisation and subsequent human rights abuses. [a]

While the Shwe Natural Gas Project poses a grave threat to the environment, the culture and the rights of the people of Western Burma in particular, large-scale infrastructure projects such as Shwe also effect the population of Burma as a whole. With expected profits in the billions of US dollars, this project would use foreign funds to further entrench the Burmese military regime, or State Peace and Development Council (SPDC).

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Topics in this section:


* The SHWE Gas Movement:
* The Shwe Project: All about the ongoing exploration, drilling, and exploitation of "Shwe" gas off the coast of Arakan State in Western Burma.
* Campaign Goals: Why postponing the exploitation of this gas is a high priority for the people of Burma and the international community.

Learn more about:

* SHWE Stakeholders: Parties with direct or indirect interest in the processes and outcomes of this development project.
* The Issues: The four main issues driving the SHWE Gas Movement's campaign.
* The Latest News: Stay abreast of the most recent SHWE Gas Movement-related news

Take action:

* Take Action: Learn what you can help stop the ongoing Shwe Project and help the people of Burma.