Vietnam mining project sparks protests - 12 Dec 09

A massive mining project in central Vietnam has created one of the biggest civil protest movements the country has ever seen.

Domestic media outlets are banned from reporting on the proposed Bauxite mine, which critics say threatens major environmental damage, for little economic benefit.

But Al Jazeera has obtained exclusive pictures of the site, and spoken to some of the people opposed to its development.

Al Jazeera has this report from Vietnam's Central Highlands.

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