Myanmar teak trade: Highly prized, highly dodgy
GS Paper 3 Source: Indian Express Context: After the military junta took control of Myanmar, the state-owned company, which had exclusive rights over the country’s precious timber and teak trade, also came under the military. There was a number of timber auctions since the coup and sales of this “conflict” wood, pro-democracy supporters allege, are …
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