In pictures: Mood darkens in Burma
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 15:16 GMT 16:16 UK
Chaos broke out on the streets of Rangoon as Burmese security forces cracked down on anti-government protesters.
It was the ninth consecutive day of unrest, as the protesters demanded an end to the rule of the military junta
Security forces reportedly surrounded six monasteries in Rangoon, the largest city in this deeply religious country.
Dozens of protesters, including Buddhist monks, were injured, and at least 100 people have been arrested.
Some of the monks have reportedly urged civilians not to join in their demonstrations.
But some witnesses said civilians were shielding monks marching elsewhere in the city.
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