YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Two Chinese workers at a copper mine in Myanmar were freed Monday after being held more than 30 hours by activists who were demanding the closure of the mine.

The two 23-year-old Chinese contractors were abducted Sunday as they were carrying out a land survey, the Wanbao Mining company said.

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