Dear All,
Just about an hour ago, there was this situation in Rangoon which had alerted many people as there were signs of potential violent crack down by the authorities at University Avenue - where Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house is located.
Around 5:00 - 5:30 pm (Burmese time), it was reported that -
1) University Avenue was blocked by barbwires and 2 trucks from Fire Brigade and riot policemen wearing red scarves.
2) About 400-500 monks were surrounded in there 3) As they heard of this news, people started gathering again and walked towards University Avenue where the monks had been allegedly blocked by security guards.
However, as of this posting, it's been reported that the riot police and fire brigade men have already left from the area. BIG RELIFE!!!!!!!
BUT --- Tomorrow will be a BIG DAY as the monks have called on the people from all walks of lives to join them the protest movement for the "National Reconciliation" -- their demand on the SPDC.
Dear friends, please continue to be vigilant and be prepared to take solidarity actions that we will post for you very soon. This time the people of Burma really need your solidarity, since anything can happen as they continue to carry on with the protests.
FYI on Today Demonstrations --- About 9,000 monks and more than one hundred nuns – total of more than 10,000 were joined by about 10,000 people in Sule Pagoda area in Rangoon. The largest demonstration that people have witnessed since the protests began last month.
Army trucks have been stationed in Sule Pagoda station.
In Solidarity,
Khin Ohmar
APPPB Coordinator
I. Monk Protests (News from PDC)
Rangoon, Rangoon Division – Today, the Saffron Revolution found its highest support to this date. In downtown Rangoon, 10,000 laypeople and 10,000 monks demonstrated. The strike was joined by about 200 Buddhist nuns for the first time. However, unlike yesterday, the monks were blocked from passing in front of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house. In contrast to previous days, political slogans were shouted today in addition to chanting Metta radiation prayers.
Magwe Division - About 300 monks demonstrated in Magwe, Upper Burma, supported by thousands of townspeople. Also in Minbu, about 50 monks made a protest procession in the town.
Sagaing Division – Some 100 monks demonstrated in Monywa. About 240 monks peacefully demonstrated in Shwebo and about 2,000 people joined the monks. In Kalaymyo, about 500 monks peacefully march along the main streets on the town from 7.00 am to 11.00 am.
Mandalay Division – Some 3,000 monks demonstrated in Mandalay and converged on Mahamuni Pagoda. Some 500 hundred monks also demonstrated in Kyaukbadaung.
Arakan State – Some 400 monks demonstrated in Minbya, Arakan State, yesterday and 50 monks walked in protest in Rathetaung, Arakan State, today supported by 600 people.
Kachin State – Some 300 monks demonstrated in Bhamo, and another 300 monks demonstrated in Myitkyina supported by thousands of people. Kachin Baptist Council will also hold prayers for peace tomorrow.
II. Junta’s Responses
Some hospitals in Rangoon were given directives by the Health Ministry yesterday to be prepared for possible emergency situations ahead.
(http://burmese.dvb.no/news.php?id=2051)
III. Local and Regional Responses
‘The 88 Generation Student’ call on all walks of life in Burma to join demonstrations on September 24. (http://burmese.dvb.no/news.php?id=2056)
ASEAN leader appeals for restraint amid Myanmar's growing anti-government protests – AP
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' chief urged Myanmar authorities Sunday to avoid any ‘strong action’ against growing anti-government protests, in hopes of avoiding violence.
“I hope the relevant authorities in Myanmar will not take any strong action and turn the protests into a big confrontation,”ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong told The Associated Press by telephone
from Poland. (http://www.burmanet.org/news/2007/09/23/associated-press-
asean-leader-appeals-for-restraint-amid-myanmars-growing-anti-government-
protests/#more-8977)
Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama – “I extent my support and solidarity with the recent peaceful movement for democracy in Burma. I fully support their call for freedom and democracy and take this opportunity to appeal to freedom-loving people all over the world to support such non-violent movements.”
(http://h1.ripway.com/APPPB/DALIALAMAsmessage.pdf)
Asian Human Rights Commission - Burma: Protests fast accelerating towards uprising ‘The protests that began in Burma during August to voice public frustration and discontent over sharp price rises have in the last week fast accelerated--under the guidance of the Buddhist clergy, the Sangha--towards an uprising to end the country's military dictatorship.’
(http://www.ahrchk.net/statements/mainfile.php/2007statements/1207/)
Just about an hour ago, there was this situation in Rangoon which had alerted many people as there were signs of potential violent crack down by the authorities at University Avenue - where Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house is located.
Around 5:00 - 5:30 pm (Burmese time), it was reported that -
1) University Avenue was blocked by barbwires and 2 trucks from Fire Brigade and riot policemen wearing red scarves.
2) About 400-500 monks were surrounded in there 3) As they heard of this news, people started gathering again and walked towards University Avenue where the monks had been allegedly blocked by security guards.
However, as of this posting, it's been reported that the riot police and fire brigade men have already left from the area. BIG RELIFE!!!!!!!
BUT --- Tomorrow will be a BIG DAY as the monks have called on the people from all walks of lives to join them the protest movement for the "National Reconciliation" -- their demand on the SPDC.
Dear friends, please continue to be vigilant and be prepared to take solidarity actions that we will post for you very soon. This time the people of Burma really need your solidarity, since anything can happen as they continue to carry on with the protests.
FYI on Today Demonstrations --- About 9,000 monks and more than one hundred nuns – total of more than 10,000 were joined by about 10,000 people in Sule Pagoda area in Rangoon. The largest demonstration that people have witnessed since the protests began last month.
Army trucks have been stationed in Sule Pagoda station.
In Solidarity,
Khin Ohmar
APPPB Coordinator
I. Monk Protests (News from PDC)
Rangoon, Rangoon Division – Today, the Saffron Revolution found its highest support to this date. In downtown Rangoon, 10,000 laypeople and 10,000 monks demonstrated. The strike was joined by about 200 Buddhist nuns for the first time. However, unlike yesterday, the monks were blocked from passing in front of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house. In contrast to previous days, political slogans were shouted today in addition to chanting Metta radiation prayers.
Magwe Division - About 300 monks demonstrated in Magwe, Upper Burma, supported by thousands of townspeople. Also in Minbu, about 50 monks made a protest procession in the town.
Sagaing Division – Some 100 monks demonstrated in Monywa. About 240 monks peacefully demonstrated in Shwebo and about 2,000 people joined the monks. In Kalaymyo, about 500 monks peacefully march along the main streets on the town from 7.00 am to 11.00 am.
Mandalay Division – Some 3,000 monks demonstrated in Mandalay and converged on Mahamuni Pagoda. Some 500 hundred monks also demonstrated in Kyaukbadaung.
Arakan State – Some 400 monks demonstrated in Minbya, Arakan State, yesterday and 50 monks walked in protest in Rathetaung, Arakan State, today supported by 600 people.
Kachin State – Some 300 monks demonstrated in Bhamo, and another 300 monks demonstrated in Myitkyina supported by thousands of people. Kachin Baptist Council will also hold prayers for peace tomorrow.
II. Junta’s Responses
Some hospitals in Rangoon were given directives by the Health Ministry yesterday to be prepared for possible emergency situations ahead.
(http://burmese.dvb.no/news.php?id=2051)
III. Local and Regional Responses
‘The 88 Generation Student’ call on all walks of life in Burma to join demonstrations on September 24. (http://burmese.dvb.no/news.php?id=2056)
ASEAN leader appeals for restraint amid Myanmar's growing anti-government protests – AP
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' chief urged Myanmar authorities Sunday to avoid any ‘strong action’ against growing anti-government protests, in hopes of avoiding violence.
“I hope the relevant authorities in Myanmar will not take any strong action and turn the protests into a big confrontation,”ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong told The Associated Press by telephone
from Poland. (http://www.burmanet.org/news/2007/09/23/associated-press-
asean-leader-appeals-for-restraint-amid-myanmars-growing-anti-government-
protests/#more-8977)
Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama – “I extent my support and solidarity with the recent peaceful movement for democracy in Burma. I fully support their call for freedom and democracy and take this opportunity to appeal to freedom-loving people all over the world to support such non-violent movements.”
(http://h1.ripway.com/APPPB/DALIALAMAsmessage.pdf)
Asian Human Rights Commission - Burma: Protests fast accelerating towards uprising ‘The protests that began in Burma during August to voice public frustration and discontent over sharp price rises have in the last week fast accelerated--under the guidance of the Buddhist clergy, the Sangha--towards an uprising to end the country's military dictatorship.’
(http://www.ahrchk.net/statements/mainfile.php/2007statements/1207/)
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