Mining blast kills dozens in Myanmar rebel zone

Why this story

Significant loss of life story in underreported conflict zone - different region from our Congo Ebola coverage.

ACCIDENT FOCUS

Rebel authorities confirm warehouse accident with mining explosives near Chinese border killed dozens per NYT.

CONTEXT MISSING

Blast hit rebel-controlled area where armed groups store 'large quantities' of explosives per DW News report.

GLOBAL CONTEXT

Mining operations near Chinese border likely fund anti-junta resistance through cross-border trade networks.

Hidden Truth

Hidden truth: Same compounds used for 'mining' explosives are identical to IED materials used against junta forces.

Should international media report on the military applications of 'mining explosives' in conflict zones?

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