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    long past actually ,

    putting the Olympics on the table may get China's attention ..........

    cue sport 'n politics ...........................

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    Photographer killed in Burma protests
    September 27, 2007 - 9:08PM


    A man lies injured after police and military officials fired upon and then charged at a crowd of thousands protesting in Yangon's city centre.
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    Soldiers fired automatic weapons into a crowd of anti-government demonstrators today as tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Burma's main city braved a crackdown that has drawn international appeals for restraint by the ruling military junta.
    Witnesses told The Associated Press that after soldiers fired into a crowd near a bridge across the Pazundaung River on the east side of downtown Rangoon, five men were arrested and severely beaten by soldiers.
    Thousands of protesters ran through the streets after the shots rang out. Bloody sandals were left lying the road.

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    Mizzima News (Specializing News of Burma)


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    5:30 p.m
    Soldiers continue to fire on protestors at Pansodan Street. However, the number of casualties still remains unconfirmed.
    5:15 p.m
    More people joining in Sule
    "Now there are about 30,000 to 40,000 have gathered in Sule. We don't know what will happen. At the moment, soldiers are shooting from above. The people are unhappy and are now gathering on the road. There are a lot of shootings, but we don't know how many died. Members of NLD arrested across the country. It is really bad. And more people are joining the protest," an eyewitness told Mizzima.

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    Thursday, 27 September 2007





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    ^ Fox news is show video footage of that scene with the soldiers chasing the crowd.

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    Somebody needs to tool-up these monks.

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    Protests in Rangoon
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    A vehicle was torched on the intersection of Anawrattha and Strand Road. But so far it is still unclear who set it on fire.

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    In pictures: Burma protests
    Thursday, 27 September 2007, 11:21 GMT 12:21 UK


    Confrontations between Burmese security forces and protesters are continuing for a 10th day.


    Protesters gathered in the main city, Rangoon, early on Thursday, braced for more clashes with security forces.


    Troops set up barbed wire barricades around flashpoints in the capital, such as Shwedagon Pagoda and the city hall.


    There seemed to be fewer monks on the streets and more ordinary people take part in the protests. Several hundred monks were arrested overnight in raids.


    During the night, Burmese troops stormed six monasteries, smashing windows and doors and beating monks.


    Some monks escaped, but several hundred were taken away in military trucks.

    China has said it is extremely concerned and called on all parties to exercise restraint.
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    Mizzima News (Specializing News of Burma)
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    A Japanese journalist was shot dead today by soldiers while opening fire on protestors, according to an AP report.

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    Residents surround security forces at raided monastery

    Sep 27, 2007

    (DVB)–Local residents in South Okkalapa township have surrounded security forces who returned to Ngway Kyar Yan monastery to arrest the abbot following last night’s raids.

    At least 130 monks were detained in the raid on the monastery, and personal belongings including robes, rice and 2,000,000 Kyat in cash were seized.

    Security forces returned at around noon today to arrest the abbot and took up positions surrounding the monastery.

    But hundreds of thousands of local residents, outraged by the raids, surrounded the troops, shouting anti-government slogans and demanding the immediate release of the detained monks.

    A large group of people also assembled at the junction of Weizayanar and Dhittsar roads.

    “The military is surrounding the monastery and firing warning shots to disperse the crowds, but people are standing firm,” said a bystander.

    The latest reports from the scene say that more people are joining the crowds.

    Reporting by Than Win Htut

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    Thanks Mid, for keeping the information flowing. Your efforts are appreciated. This is a tragic situation. Honestly, how people can be so barbaric is a shocking thing.

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    BURMA 27 September 2007

    Japanese photographer killed, another foreign journalist injured

    Reporters Without Borders is appalled by the death of a Japanese news photographer on the streets of Rangoon this morning.

    Another foreign journalist was reportedly injured.

    The press casualties came after the security forces opened fire on demonstrators near the Tarder Hotel in the centre of Rangoon.

    As the security forces step up their crackdown by firing on crowds and arresting hundreds of monks and pro-democracy activists, communications continue to be severely disrupted by the authorities.

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    Quote Originally Posted by watterinja View Post
    Thanks Mid, for keeping the information flowing. Your efforts are appreciated. This is a tragic situation. Honestly, how people can be so barbaric is a shocking thing.
    I say let's all give Mid a big green for his efforts. Well done.

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    seriously ,

    prayers for the Burmese would be much better ,

    sign the on line petition also ........

    peace
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    Thursday, 27 September 2007

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    translation ??

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    Mizzima News (Specializing News of Burma)

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    Two more shot dead
    Two more people were shot dead when soldiers opened fire on protesting crowds, who are surrounding the Ngwekyaryan monastery in South Okklapa Township.
    Protesters then went to the Moe Kaung Kin Monastery and got tins of petrol to strike back at the soldiers. Soldiers caught four monks, who were released this morning, and dragged them to a military truck even as they beat them up severely.

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    Burma Protests in Stockholm


    Teargas used on protesters in Burma


    There are plans for demonstrations in Sweden against the Burmese military regime’s crack down on the anti-government protests.

    The United Nations Security Council has not agreed to take any measures towards the Burmese regime, while Russia and China are against imposing any sanctions on Burma.

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    Mizzima News (Specializing News of Burma)

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    6:30 p.m
    Protesting students and soldiers this evening confronted each other near the Hledan traffic point
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    "We, students came from Hledan and when we reached Strand road there were about 2000 to 3000 of us.

    The soldiers surrounded us from Hledan side and also from Bakara Road side.

    So, the students fled and scattered into residential areas.

    And the soldiers fired thrice and started beating people with batons.

    They chased the students up to Salin ground in Kyihmyindine.

    Two persons from the locality were hurt," a student protesters told Mizzima.

    "As I am talking to you, about 15 military trucks, one fire brigade truck, and about 20 police vehicles are all heading towards Hledan," added the student.

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    Myanmar junta says shows "restraint" on protests
    Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:48pm IST

    BANGKOK (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta said on Thursday it was showing restraint in dealing with the biggest uprising against military rule in nearly 20 years, a diplomat said.

    Yangon-based diplomats called to a meeting with a deputy foreign minister in Myanmar's new capital, Naypyidaw, were told "'the government was committed to showing restraint in its response to the provocations', as he called them", the diplomat said.

    At least 5 people were killed, including a Japanese photographer, in Yangon on Thursday as the junta intensified its two-day crackdown by raiding monasteries and ordering protesters off the streets or risk being be shot.
    The minister blamed the protests, which began in mid-August with sporadic civilian marches against shock increases in fuel prices, on "internal and external destructive elements", the diplomat said.

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    EU should boycott Olympics
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    Published: Thursday, September 27, 2007

    BRUSSELS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - European Union countries should boycott the 2008 Beijing Olympics unless China intervenes in Myanmar, an EU lawmaker said on Thursday.

    The vice president of the European Parliament Edward McMillan-Scott will write to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the EU’s Portuguese presidency asking them to discuss whether athletes should oppose the Beijing games.

    The British Conservative MEP is backed by the assembly’s largest political group — the centre-right European People’s Party, which includes the government parties of France and Germany — and the Liberal grouping within the EU legislature.

    "The consensus around the European Parliament is that China is the key. China is the puppet master of Burma," McMillan-Scott told Reuters in a telephone interview.

    "The Olympics is the only real lever we have to make China act. The civilised world must seriously consider shunning China by using the Beijing Olympics to send the clear message that such abuses of human rights are not acceptable."

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    This would be an excellent move.

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    Burmese military and police fired upon and charged a crowd of thousands in Yangon on Thursday. The regime is cracking down on pro-democracy protests, that were started by Buddhist monks over a week ago.


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    A man gestures to the Burmese military after a crowd of thousands was fired upon.


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    Riot police arriving at the scene of the protests on Thursday.


    REUTERS
    The military released smoke cannisters and fired upon the crowd of thousands.


    DPA
    The protestors ran for safety. Riot police arrested at least 100 people.


    DPA
    Burmese protestors run for cover. The Burmese troops killed at least one person when they fired above the heads of protestors on Wednesday. The opposition claims five monks were killed. Eyewitnesses say at least one person has been killed on Thursday.


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    The Buddhist monks have been protesting for over a week, joined by thousands of pro-democracy activists in the last few days. At least 70,000 protestors gathered on Thursday before the military crackdown.


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    Two Buddhist moks chant prayers outside the Sule Pagoda, remaining defiant despite the pre-dawn raids on rebellious monasteries.


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    Ngwe Kyar Yan Monastery after it was raided in the early hours of Thursday morning. Hundreds of monks were dragged away by the troops.


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    The regime crushed a pro-democracy movement in 1988, killing at least 3,000 people.


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    Information on the protests is getting out due to ordinary Burmese taking photos of the protests and reporting on events as they unfold.
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    ANALYSIS-India breaks silence on Myanmar, hedges its bets
    27 Sep 2007
    By Simon Denyer

    NEW DELHI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - India may have broken its silence on Myanmar with a carefully nuanced call for political reform, but New Delhi has shown little sign of abandoning the military regime despite growing pressure and protests.

    Officials said the Indian government felt it had to speak up and call for national reconciliation on Wednesday as Myanmar troops fired on protesters, and as the United States and Europe asked the U.N. Security Council to consider sanctions.

    "It is like hedging one's bets," an Indian foreign ministry official said. "I really don't think there has been a major shift in our position.

    "We probably kept quiet all this while because this regime was not faltering so far. But after yesterday, it is all up in the air. There is also the pressure of the EU-U.S. resolution."

    In 1988, India was one of the staunchest supporters of Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, but a new, pragmatic approach to foreign policy saw those ties cut in the early 1990s.

    Desperate to get its hands on Myanmar's gas to meet its growing energy needs, and determined to counter Chinese influence, India has instead courted Myanmar's generals.

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    Shame , shame ,shame ......................................

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