On 20 June 2013, an arrest warrant was issued against human rights defenders Moe Thway, Wai Lu and Wai Hmuu Thwin for their comments about the mine. Front Line Defenders issued an urgent appeal on their cases on 12 July 2013 and 20 June 2013, respectively.
El 20 de junio de 2013, se emitió una orden de arresto contra los defensores/as Moe Thway, Wai Lu y Wai Hmuu Thwin por sus comentarios sobre la mina. Front Line Defenders publicó un llamado urgente sobre sus casos los días 12 de julio de 2013 y 20 de junio de 2013, respectivamente.