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Myanmar Military Inspects 11,000-Carat Ruby, Rights Groups Demand Boycott

5/10/2026

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Miners in Myanmar uncovered an 11,000-carat ruby, the second-largest, which President Min Aung Hlaing inspected.
Myanmar supplies up to 90 % of global rubies, primarily from the Mogok and Mong Hsu regions.
Global Witness and other rights groups urge jewelers to stop buying Myanmar gems that fund the military.
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army seized Mogok in July 2024 but returned it after a China-mediated ceasefire.

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Story summary

Miners in Myanmar uncovered an 11,000-carat ruby, the second-largest, which President Min Aung Hlaing inspected.
Myanmar supplies up to 90 % of global rubies, primarily from the Mogok and Mong Hsu regions.
Global Witness and other rights groups urge jewelers to stop buying Myanmar gems that fund the military.
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army seized Mogok in July 2024 but returned it after a China-mediated ceasefire.