October 25, 2021

Emmanuel Freudenthal

A freelance investigative reporter, Emmanuel Freudenthal covers East and Central Africa, with a particular focus on business, corruption, natural resources, land, and social issues.

Charcoal bags waiting to be transported near Katha, Myanmar. The charcoal will be sent to Bhamo before going to China.
Environment

Inside Myanmar's Incendiary and Illegal Charcoal Trade

A year-long investigation into the multi-million-dollar charcoal market and how it moves from the villages of Myanmar into Chinese smelters.