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Cartoons On Fire: From Letpadaung Crackdown By Burmese Cartoonists

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A powerful and moving collection of cartoons by Burmese cartoonists, documenting the brutal crackdown on the Letpadaung copper mine protests in 2012.

In 2012, the Burmese government granted a Chinese mining company permission to extract copper from the Letpadaung hills in the Sagaing Region of Burma. The mine would have a devastating impact on the local environment and the livelihoods of the people who lived there. The people of Letpadaung began to protest against the mine, and were met with a brutal crackdown by the government.

The cartoons in this collection document the events of the Letpadaung crackdown, from the peaceful protests to the violent suppression by the government. The cartoons are a powerful indictment of the Burmese government's human rights abuses, and a testament to the courage of the people of Letpadaung.

Cartoons on Fire from Letpadaung Crackdown by Burmese Cartoonists

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Language	:	English
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The book is divided into three sections. The first section, "The Protests," contains cartoons that depict the peaceful protests against the mine. The second section, "The Crackdown," contains cartoons that depict the government's violent suppression of the protests. The third section, "The Aftermath," contains cartoons that depict the aftermath of the crackdown, and the ongoing struggle for justice.

The cartoons in this collection are a powerful and moving testament to the courage of the people of Letpadaung, and a reminder of the importance of fighting for human rights.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving collection of cartoons that document the brutal crackdown on the Letpadaung copper mine protests in Burma. The cartoons are a powerful indictment of the Burmese government's human rights abuses, and a testament to the courage of the people of Letpadaung." - The Guardian

"A must-read for anyone interested in Burma, human rights, or political satire. The cartoons are brilliant, and the book is a powerful reminder of the importance of fighting for justice." - The New York Times

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About the artists

The cartoons in this collection were created by a group of Burmese cartoonists who are known for their satirical and often critical depictions of the Burmese government. The artists include: