SPDC's Response to MONK PROTESTS

"With the intention of causing new protests and fueling them, internal and external saboteurs organized members of the Sangha to stage Pattanikkujjana campaign beginning 17 September (Monday) and monks in Yangon, Mandalay and states and divisions to stage protest walks towards famous pagodas on 18 September (Tuesday) through the so-called All Myanmar Sangha Sammaggi and Young Monks Samagga, issued announcements concerning their opinions about the detained so-called 88 generation students and the so-called announcement of the personnel of four departments, tried to trick the people by saying that the so-called Myanmar Saveguarding Association was urging the public to beat hollow tin containers or steel trays from 11 to 13 September and issued directives to be followed by terrorist expatriates abroad."

"The public are concerned that there might occur terrorist acts and instability of the State as they have witnessed the instigation of internal and external destructive elements and attempts of some unscrupulous persons under the guise of monks. The people are opposed to any attempt to destroy peace and stability and they are also concerned that if there is instability of the State, their livelihood and social affairs might be affected. Similarly, business people, traders and shopkeepers are worried that there might be terrorism and instability and their business might be affected. Therefore, the public wish the Sayadaws to give Ovada to the members of the Sangha to follow the Vinaya rules in the interest of the people."

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