I. Monk Protests Day IV (News from Irrawaddy, Mizzama, DVB, PDC and AP)
Daik-U, Pegu Division (September 21) - About 200 monks, joined by about 1,000 citizens, marched in a peaceful two-hour demonstration in Daik-U in Pegue Division.
Pegu, Pegu Division (September 21) - Hundreds of monks demonstrated in Pegu and when three carloads of monks drove to Rangoon to join forces, junta security stopped them at the entry point into Rangoon near WW II memorial cemetery at Htaukkyant.
Prome, Pegu Division (September 21) - Five hundred monks demonstrated in Prome.
Amarapura, Mandalay Division (September 21) – 700-1,000 monks from Maha Gandayone Monastery marched through the street in rows of three in Amarapura Township.
Mogok, Mandalay Division (September 21) - Three hundred monks supported by thousands of people demonstrated in Mogok, the major gems producing city of Burma.
Shwebo, Sagaing Division (September 21) – About 100 monks in Shwebo Township in Sagaing Division marched around the Shwebo market chanting the “Metta Sutta” (the Buddha’s words on loving kindness). About 1,000 people cheered the monks along the way.
Monywa, Sagaing Division (September 21) - Nearly 2,000 monks demonstrated in Mon-ywa, Upper Burma, supported by thousands of people.
Sagaing, Sagaing Division (September 21) - One thousand monks demonstrated inSagaing, Upper Burma.
Rangoon, Rangoon Division (September 21) - 4000 monks protected by a human chain of students and lay people estimated to be 1000 strong and another 10000 supporters demonstrated in downtown Rangoon.
North Okkalapa, Rangoon (September 21) - About 300 monks in Rangoon marched in a demonstration to Mei Lamu Pagoda in Rangoon’s North Okkalapa Township.
Yankin, Rangoon (September 21) - The monks chanted at the pagoda for 15 minutes. In intense rain, another 200 monks marched from Yankin Township on the outskirts of Rangoon to the Shwedagon Pagoda and joined 50 monks already gathered there.
Pakokku, Magwe Division (September 21) - Over 1,000 monks demonstrated in Pakokku, the city which triggered the Saffron Revolution on 5th of this month. Almost all the townspeople turned out to support the monks.
Kengtung, Shan State (September 21) - About eight hundred monks demonstrated in Kengtung, the first reported case of Shan monks joining the boycott.
II. Next Phase of Protests? (September 21)
University students in Bhamo, Kachin State, have launched a poster campaign all over the city against the junta. (PDC)
The All Burma Monks Alliance has declared that the first phase of Saffron Revolution—execution of Excommunicative Boycott launching rites for three days—is successfully accomplished. As the next phase, the Alliance urged all laypeople to join the fight against the "Common Enemy" "military dictatorship" so as to banish it once and for all from Burma. (PDC)
Several high-profile members of Burma’s entertainment industry expressed their support for the recent wave of protests against the military government today and called on other artists to follow suit. (DVB)
III. Junta’s Responses
More security and USDA members stationed in Rangoon (Mizzama)
More than 50 Union Solidarity and Development Association members and riot police (Hlone Htein) have been positioned in front of the Rangoon City hall and near the Sule Park in downtown Rangoon since last night.
Desist 'Swan' offerings to monks: Ward authorities (Mizzama)
Ward Peace and Development Council officials in Rangoon's Kyimyindine, Ahlone, and Sanchaung townships have ordered people to desist from offering dawn 'Swan' to monks.
IV. Health Conditions of Detained Activists Deteriorate
According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) (AAPP), 46 activists are currently being held in Police Battalion # 7 located near Kyauktan Township in Rangoon, and their health conditions are deteriorating due to physical/mental torture and no health care.
(http://www.aappb.org/release95.html)
V. UNSC and Burma
UN special advisor on Burma Ibrahim Gambari told the Security Council yesterday that the world body had no choice but to continue efforts at dialogue with the Burmese military in the face of its recent crackdowns on peaceful protests. (http://english.dvb.no/news.php?id=456)
VI. International Responses
Buddhist Peace Fellowship Statement in Support of Monks’ Protest in Burma (September 20)
“For the last week, thousands of Burmese monks have marched against the repressive Burmese military regime in cities across that nation. This is the largest public demonstration against the junta in nearly 20 years. As the Alliance of All Burmese Buddhist Monks march, chant, and overturn their almsbowls (patam nikkujjana kamma), refusing to accept donations from members of the military regime, the Buddhist Peace Fellowship offers our full support and solidarity.”
(http://www.bpf.org/html/whats_now/2007/burma_peace.html)
South African Council of Charges calls on South Africans to support Burma’s democracy activists (September 21)
“The South African Council of Churches (SACC) today salutes the courage of thousands of Burmese democracy activists – including growing numbers of Buddhist monks – who have embarked on a campaign of peaceful protest in defiance of devastating price increases imposed by the military junta in August.” (http://www.sacc.org.za/news07/burma.html)
Daik-U, Pegu Division (September 21) - About 200 monks, joined by about 1,000 citizens, marched in a peaceful two-hour demonstration in Daik-U in Pegue Division.
Pegu, Pegu Division (September 21) - Hundreds of monks demonstrated in Pegu and when three carloads of monks drove to Rangoon to join forces, junta security stopped them at the entry point into Rangoon near WW II memorial cemetery at Htaukkyant.
Prome, Pegu Division (September 21) - Five hundred monks demonstrated in Prome.
Amarapura, Mandalay Division (September 21) – 700-1,000 monks from Maha Gandayone Monastery marched through the street in rows of three in Amarapura Township.
Mogok, Mandalay Division (September 21) - Three hundred monks supported by thousands of people demonstrated in Mogok, the major gems producing city of Burma.
Shwebo, Sagaing Division (September 21) – About 100 monks in Shwebo Township in Sagaing Division marched around the Shwebo market chanting the “Metta Sutta” (the Buddha’s words on loving kindness). About 1,000 people cheered the monks along the way.
Monywa, Sagaing Division (September 21) - Nearly 2,000 monks demonstrated in Mon-ywa, Upper Burma, supported by thousands of people.
Sagaing, Sagaing Division (September 21) - One thousand monks demonstrated inSagaing, Upper Burma.
Rangoon, Rangoon Division (September 21) - 4000 monks protected by a human chain of students and lay people estimated to be 1000 strong and another 10000 supporters demonstrated in downtown Rangoon.
North Okkalapa, Rangoon (September 21) - About 300 monks in Rangoon marched in a demonstration to Mei Lamu Pagoda in Rangoon’s North Okkalapa Township.
Yankin, Rangoon (September 21) - The monks chanted at the pagoda for 15 minutes. In intense rain, another 200 monks marched from Yankin Township on the outskirts of Rangoon to the Shwedagon Pagoda and joined 50 monks already gathered there.
Pakokku, Magwe Division (September 21) - Over 1,000 monks demonstrated in Pakokku, the city which triggered the Saffron Revolution on 5th of this month. Almost all the townspeople turned out to support the monks.
Kengtung, Shan State (September 21) - About eight hundred monks demonstrated in Kengtung, the first reported case of Shan monks joining the boycott.
II. Next Phase of Protests? (September 21)
University students in Bhamo, Kachin State, have launched a poster campaign all over the city against the junta. (PDC)
The All Burma Monks Alliance has declared that the first phase of Saffron Revolution—execution of Excommunicative Boycott launching rites for three days—is successfully accomplished. As the next phase, the Alliance urged all laypeople to join the fight against the "Common Enemy" "military dictatorship" so as to banish it once and for all from Burma. (PDC)
Several high-profile members of Burma’s entertainment industry expressed their support for the recent wave of protests against the military government today and called on other artists to follow suit. (DVB)
III. Junta’s Responses
More security and USDA members stationed in Rangoon (Mizzama)
More than 50 Union Solidarity and Development Association members and riot police (Hlone Htein) have been positioned in front of the Rangoon City hall and near the Sule Park in downtown Rangoon since last night.
Desist 'Swan' offerings to monks: Ward authorities (Mizzama)
Ward Peace and Development Council officials in Rangoon's Kyimyindine, Ahlone, and Sanchaung townships have ordered people to desist from offering dawn 'Swan' to monks.
IV. Health Conditions of Detained Activists Deteriorate
According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) (AAPP), 46 activists are currently being held in Police Battalion # 7 located near Kyauktan Township in Rangoon, and their health conditions are deteriorating due to physical/mental torture and no health care.
(http://www.aappb.org/release95.html)
V. UNSC and Burma
UN special advisor on Burma Ibrahim Gambari told the Security Council yesterday that the world body had no choice but to continue efforts at dialogue with the Burmese military in the face of its recent crackdowns on peaceful protests. (http://english.dvb.no/news.php?id=456)
VI. International Responses
Buddhist Peace Fellowship Statement in Support of Monks’ Protest in Burma (September 20)
“For the last week, thousands of Burmese monks have marched against the repressive Burmese military regime in cities across that nation. This is the largest public demonstration against the junta in nearly 20 years. As the Alliance of All Burmese Buddhist Monks march, chant, and overturn their almsbowls (patam nikkujjana kamma), refusing to accept donations from members of the military regime, the Buddhist Peace Fellowship offers our full support and solidarity.”
(http://www.bpf.org/html/whats_now/2007/burma_peace.html)
South African Council of Charges calls on South Africans to support Burma’s democracy activists (September 21)
“The South African Council of Churches (SACC) today salutes the courage of thousands of Burmese democracy activists – including growing numbers of Buddhist monks – who have embarked on a campaign of peaceful protest in defiance of devastating price increases imposed by the military junta in August.” (http://www.sacc.org.za/news07/burma.html)
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