Monywa Aung Shin, Editor-in-Chief of D. Wave Journal, the magazine distributed by National League for Democracy Party (NLD), shows one of the books he got during his trip to China in his office in Yangon, Myanmar, August 1, 2019. Picture taken August 1, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang 

Sann Yu (C), police chief of Sagaing Division, apologises to Buddhists monks at a temple in Monywa December 1, 2012, following a crackdown on a protest camp. Picture taken December 1, 2012. To match Special Report MYANMAR-REFORMS/ REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES POLITICS RELIGION) 

Buddhist monks take part in a protest in support of demonstrators who were injured during a copper mine riot, in Yangon December 12, 2012. Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of several cities and towns in Myanmar on Wednesday to protest against police violence during a crackdown on demonstrators at a copper mine last month. At least 50 people were injured on November 29, including more than 20 monks who suffered serious burns, when riot police raided camps set up round the Monywa copper mine by villagers protesting against their eviction to make way for a $1 billion expansion of the project. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES CRIME LAW RELIGION) 

A man reads out a statement during a protest by Buddhist monks in support of demonstrators who were injured during a copper mine riot, in Yangon December 12, 2012. Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of several cities and towns in Myanmar on Wednesday to protest against police violence during a crackdown on demonstrators at a copper mine last month. At least 50 people were injured on November 29, including more than 20 monks who suffered serious burns, when riot police raided camps set up round the Monywa copper mine by villagers protesting against their eviction to make way for a $1 billion expansion of the project. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES CRIME LAW RELIGION) 

Buddhist monks take part in a protest in support of monks who were injured during a copper mine riot, in Yangon December 12, 2012. Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of several cities and towns in Myanmar on Wednesday to protest against police violence during a crackdown on demonstrators at a copper mine last month. At least 50 people were injured on November 29, including more than 20 monks who suffered serious burns, when riot police raided camps set up round the Monywa copper mine by villagers protesting against their eviction to make way for a $1 billion expansion of the project. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES CRIME LAW RELIGION) 

A monk reads out a statement during a protest in support of demonstrators who were injured during a copper mine riot, in Yangon December 12, 2012. Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of several cities and towns in Myanmar on Wednesday to protest against police violence during a crackdown on demonstrators at a copper mine last month. At least 50 people were injured on November 29, including more than 20 monks who suffered serious burns, when riot police raided camps set up round the Monywa copper mine by villagers protesting against their eviction to make way for a $1 billion expansion of the project. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES CRIME LAW RELIGION) 

Buddhist monks take part in a protest in support of demonstrators who were injured during a copper mine riot, in Yangon December 12, 2012. Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of several cities and towns in Myanmar on Wednesday to protest against police violence during a crackdown on demonstrators at a copper mine last month. At least 50 people were injured on November 29, including more than 20 monks who suffered serious burns, when riot police raided camps set up round the Monywa copper mine by villagers protesting against their eviction to make way for a $1 billion expansion of the project. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES CRIME LAW RELIGION) 

Buddhist monks take part in a protest in support of demonstrators who were injured during a copper mine riot, in Yangon December 12, 2012. Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of several cities and towns in Myanmar on Wednesday to protest against police violence during a crackdown on demonstrators at a copper mine last month. At least 50 people were injured on November 29, including more than 20 monks who suffered serious burns, when riot police raided camps set up round the Monywa copper mine by villagers protesting against their eviction to make way for a $1 billion expansion of the project. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES CRIME LAW RELIGION) 

Buddhist monks take part in a protest in support of demonstrators who were injured during a copper mine riot, in Yangon December 12, 2012. Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of several cities and towns in Myanmar on Wednesday to protest against police violence during a crackdown on demonstrators at a copper mine last month. At least 50 people were injured on November 29, including more than 20 monks who suffered serious burns, when riot police raided camps set up round the Monywa copper mine by villagers protesting against their eviction to make way for a $1 billion expansion of the project. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES CRIME LAW RELIGION) 

Buddhist monks protest in support for monks who were injured during a copper mine riot in Mandalay December 8, 2012.
Activists said at least 50 people had been injured when riot police moved in at the Monywa mine in the northwest region of Sagaing on November 29. That included more than 20 Buddhist monks, some with burns blamed on incendiary devices thrown by police. REUTERS/Stringer (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) 

Buddhist monks gather in a temple before their protest in support for fellow Buddhist monks who were injured during a riot, in Mandalay December 8, 2012. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured when riot police moved in at the Monywa mine in the northwest region of Sagaing on November 29. That included more than 20 Buddhist monks, some with burns blamed on incendiary devices thrown by police. REUTERS/Stringer (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION CIVIL UNREST) 

Buddhist monks and supporters hold a poster showing pictures of monks who were injured during a copper mine riot, at a protest in Yangon December 8, 2012.
Activists said at least 50 people had been injured when riot police moved in at the Monywa mine in the northwest region of Sagaing on November 29. That included more than 20 Buddhist monks, some with burns blamed on incendiary devices thrown by police. The words at the top of the poster read, "Let us protect our religion." REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

People walk together with buddhist monks as they protest for monks who were injured during a copper mine riot in Yangon December 8, 2012.
Activists said at least 50 people had been injured when riot police moved in at the Monywa mine in the northwest region of Sagaing on November 29. That included more than 20 Buddhist monks, some with burns blamed on incendiary devices thrown by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Buddhist monks hold a poster showing pictures of monks who were injured during a copper mine riot, at a protest in Yangon December 8, 2012.
Activists said at least 50 people had been injured when riot police moved in at the Monywa mine in the northwest region of Sagaing on November 29. That included more than 20 Buddhist monks, some with burns blamed on incendiary devices thrown by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Buddhist monks and supporters protest for monks who were injured during a copper mine riot in Yangon December 8, 2012.
Activists said at least 50 people had been injured when riot police moved in at the Monywa mine in the northwest region of Sagaing on November 29. That included more than 20 Buddhist monks, some with burns blamed on incendiary devices thrown by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Buddhist monks and supporters protest for monks who were injured during a copper mine riot in Yangon December 8, 2012.
Activists said at least 50 people had been injured when riot police moved in at the Monywa mine in the northwest region of Sagaing on November 29. That included more than 20 Buddhist monks, some with burns blamed on incendiary devices thrown by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Demonstrators hold posters during a peaceful protest against the Latbadaung Mountain Copper Mine project, in Yangon December 2, 2012. Two protest leaders were arrested. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. The poster reads, "Who owns Myanmar's government? Monywa copper mine project and Irrawaddy dam were never stopped, says China's ambassador for Myanmar". REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES MILITARY) 

People walk to protest against police violence in Yangon December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Minzayar (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

An injured Buddhist monk is seen in an ambulance sending him to a Mandalay hospital, in Monywa December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST RELIGION BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Min Ko Naing (R) and Mya Aye (L), leaders of 88 Generation Students, exit a hospital after meeting with injured Buddhist monks in Monywa December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW RELIGION CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

An excavator is seen at a copper mine in Sarlingyi township December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

A security guard walks at a copper mine waste dump in Sarlingyi township December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Miners sit under trucks as they rest at a copper mine in Sarlingyi township December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: BUSINESS COMMODITIES CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW) 

A boy carries a bag of sulphur sand to make copper with at a copper mine waste dump in Sarlingyi township December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

A woman carries a basket of sulphur sand to make copper with at a copper mine waste dump in Sarlingyi township December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

A woman carries a basket of sulphur sand to make copper with at a copper mine waste dump in Sarlingyi township December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Police Sagaing Division Chief San Yuu explains to Buddhist monks during an apology ceremony at a temple in Monywa December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW RELIGION CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Police pray to Buddhist monks during an apology ceremony at a temple in Monywa December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW RELIGION CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Police Sagaing Division Chief San Yuu prays and explains to Buddhist monks during an apology ceremony at a temple in Monywa December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW RELIGION CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Police Sagaing Division Chief San Yuu prays and explains to Buddhist monks during an apology ceremony at a temple in Monywa December 1, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a copper mining project run by the military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer China North Industries Corp. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns from what activists said were incendiary devices hurled by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CRIME LAW RELIGION CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with supporters after giving a speech in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE 

A woman carrying her grandson walks at a waste dump of a copper mine in Sarlingyi township November 30, 2012. Riot police broke up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi waves to supporters after giving a speech near the Lapadaung hill copper mine project in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Buddhist monks, who were injured during a protest against a copper mining project, sit on a bed in a hospital in Monywa November 30, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION HEALTH CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

A Buddhist monk, who was injured during a protest against a copper mining project, sits in a hospital in Monywa November 30, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION HEALTH CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Supporters listen to a speech by Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to supporters as she gives a speech in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

A villager embraces Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) during her meeting with villagers from a copper mine area in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) meets with villagers from a copper mine area in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with supporters after giving a speech in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES)

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Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with supporters after giving a speech in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to supporters as she gives a speech in Monywa November 30, 2012. Suu Kyi offered to mediate between company officials and those who are opposing a vast copper mining project after riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against the project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS COMMODITIES) 

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi visits Buddhist monks, wounded in a recent police crackdown on protesters against a copper mine project, as they receive treatment at a hospital in Monywa November 29, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Myo Thant, a political activist, said 22 monks were wounded in the crackdown in which some officers fired incendiary devices against protesters. REUTERS/Stringer (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Supporters react to Aung San Suu Kyi, who is in Monywa for a scheduled visit, after protesters clashed with police at a copper mine in the Sagaing region in Myanmar's northwest November 29, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Stringer (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) 

Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Monywa for a scheduled visit, after protesters clashed with police at a copper mine in the Sagaing region in Myanmar's northwest November 29, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/Stringer (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) 

Buddhist monks, injured in a protest, are assisted toward the hospital near the Monywa mine in the Sagaing region in Myanmar's northwest November 29, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer. Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. REUTERS/stringer (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST) 

Buddhist monks, injured in a protest, rest in a hospital near the Monywa mine in the Sagaing region in Myanmar's northwest November 29, 2012. Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday to break up a three-month protest against a vast copper mining project run by the powerful Myanmar military and its partner, a subsidiary of a Chinese arms manufacturer.
Activists said at least 50 people had been injured and 23 were in hospital, some suffering burns after incendiary devices were hurled into their camps by police. Media described the devices as "phosphorous bombs". REUTERS/Stringer (MYANMAR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Farmer Twet Twet Win (2nd L) shakes hands with a supporter after she and two other farmer leaders were released from Monywa prison in Monywa September 14, 2012. The three women were arrested earlier this week, after protests against the seizure of about 7,800 acres (32 square km) of farmland for a copper mine project in Salingyi Township in Sagaing Division, northwest of Yangon. The mine project is a joint venture between a Chinese company and Myanmar's military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL). REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: AGRICULTURE CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) 

Farmer Twet Twet Win (L) and two other farmers smile at their supporters after being released from Monywa prison in Monywa September 14, 2012. The three women were arrested earlier this week, after protests against the seizure of about 7,800 acres (32 square km) of farmland for a copper mine project in Salingyi Township in Sagaing Division, northwest of Yangon. The mine project is a joint venture between a Chinese company and Myanmar's military-owned Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL). REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: AGRICULTURE CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) 

Polices stand guard in Monywa township September 12, 2012. Villagers protested against the seizing of over 7,800 acres of farmland, involving 26 villages, for a copper mine project in Sarlingyi Township in Sagaing Division, about 450 miles northwest of Yangon. The mine project is a joint venture between a Chinese company and Myanmar's military-owned Myanmar Economic Holding Limited (MEHL). Some villagers say they are satisfied with the compensations paid by the mining company while some others do not want to leave their village for compensation. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: AGRICULTURE MILITARY SOCIETY BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST) 

A Buddhist novice monk walks inside a monastery that farmers are using as a protest camp in Monywa township September 12, 2012. Villagers protested against the seizing of over 7,800 acres of farmland, involving 26 villages, for a copper mine project in Sarlingyi Township in Sagaing Division, about 450 miles northwest of Yangon. The mine project is a joint venture between a Chinese company and Myanmar's military-owned Myanmar Economic Holding Limited (MEHL). Some villagers say they are satisfied with the compensations paid by the mining company while some others do not want to leave their village for compensation. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: AGRICULTURE SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS RELIGION) 

Farmers look at police from inside a monastery that they are using as a protest camp in Monywa township September 12, 2012. Villagers protested against the seizing of over 7,800 acres of farmland, involving 26 villages, for a copper mine project in Sarlingyi Township in Sagaing Division, about 450 miles northwest of Yangon. The mine project is a joint venture between a Chinese company and Myanmar's military-owned Myanmar Economic Holding Limited (MEHL). Some villagers say they are satisfied with the compensations paid by the mining company while some others do not want to leave their village for compensation. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: BUSINESS AGRICULTURE SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST) 

Police walk in a monastery that farmers are using as a protest camp in Monywa township September 12 , 2012. Villagers protested against the seizing of over 7,800 acres of farmland, involving 26 villages, for a copper mine project in Sarlingyi Township in Sagaing Division, about 450 miles northwest of Yangon. The mine project is a joint venture between a Chinese company and Myanmar's military-owned Myanmar Economic Holding Limited (MEHL). Some villagers say they are satisfied with the compensations paid by the mining company while some others do not want to leave their village for compensation. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: BUSINESS AGRICULTURE CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY) 

Farmers cry inside a monastery, which they are using as a protest camp, in Monywa township September 12, 2012. Villagers protested against the seizing of over 7,800 acres of farmland, involving 26 villages, for a copper mine project in Sarlingyi Township in Sagaing Division, about 450 miles northwest of Yangon. The mine project is a joint venture between a Chinese company and Myanmar's military-owned Myanmar Economic Holding Limited (MEHL). Some villagers say they are satisfied with the compensations paid by the mining company while some others do not want to leave their village for compensation. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: BUSINESS AGRICULTURE CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY) 

A couple follows their herd of goats as they graze down a dirt road in Monywa, about 136 km (85 miles) northwest of Mandalay, June 18, 2009. Picture taken June 18, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

A woman carrying a basket of grass for her livestock walks down a road in Monywa, about 136 km (85 miles) northwest of Mandalay, June 18, 2009. Picture taken June 18, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY) 

A man travels down a road in Monywa by ox cart, about 136 km (85 miles) northwest of Mandalay June 16, 2009. Picture taken on June 16. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY) 

Buddhist novice monks walk down a road collecting alms in Monywa, about 136 km (85 miles) northwest of Mandalay June 16, 2009. Picture taken on June 16. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY RELIGION) 

A woman washes clothes for a living along the banks of the Chindwin river in Monywa, about 136 km (85 miles) northwest of Mandalay on June 17, 2009. The woman said she makes about two cents per item washed. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY) 

A man washes clothes along the banks of the Chindwin river in Monywa, about 136 km (85 miles) northwest of Mandalay June 17, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)