BURMA: STOP TO KILL! by Mousson
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Nine people have been killed amid a crackdown on anti-government protesters in Burma's main city of Rangoon, state television has reported.
The dead included eight protesters and a Japanese man identified by Japan's APF News as a video journalist. Eleven demonstrators and 31 soldiers were injured, state media said. The clashes came on the 10th day of protests against Burma's military rulers led by the country's Buddhist monks. Hundreds have been arrested. Security forces on Thursday had to fire warning shots as protesters tried to take their weapons, the state television report said.
Witnesses said it was unclear whether bullets were fired into the crowd or above heads.
We still think that because there is a very, very heavy guard presence on University Avenue that [Aung San Suu Kyi] must be in her house halfway down that street
Mark Canning
British Ambassador in Rangoon
The military had been broadcasting warnings that the protesters should go home or face "serious action".
World leaders have renewed their calls for an end to the violence.
Why are monks involved?
The monks started participating in large numbers after troops used force to break up a peaceful rally in the central town of Pakokku on 5 September. At least three monks were hurt. The next day, monks in Pakokku briefly took government officials hostage. They gave the government until 17 September to apologise, but no apology was forthcoming.
When the deadline expired, the monks began to protest in much greater numbers and also withdrew their religious services from the military and their families. There have been protests every day since the deadline, both in Rangoon and elsewhere, and they are getting bigger by the day. Tens of thousands of monks are now involved.
The participation of the monks is significant because there are hundreds of thousands of them and they are highly revered. The clergy has historically been prominent in political protests in Burma. Because of the clergy's influence, the government has tried hard to woo many senior abbots. The fact that these abbots have chosen to remain silent is a sign for many people that they condone the protests. Analysts believe that any violence against the monks could trigger a national uprising. BBC
Comments (76)
mickuk50
very poignant image in light of whats going on and your right it must stop mick
delbeke
Wonderful photograph! It is terrible what is happening in Burma. Whenever you use peaceful protest against guns and force, people die. An unfortunate fact. There will be more before this is over. But with hope, the people will over come this oppressive gov't. It has been going on for over twenty years, lets hope it won't go on for another twenty.
OrphanedSoul
Such a sad state of affaires that lead to such problems created by greed and pride!
mojo1917
very poignant indeed. I like how the image hints that the line of monks is infinite.
jeroni
ahora q esta la noticia de lo que esta pasando con los mojes budistas esta bien que pongas estas fotos para tenerlos presentes en nuestros corazones gracias amiga
nagennif
That's a true tragedy. Thank you for photos like this that bring attention to what can only be described as pure human folly. The bravery of those monks inspires me. Thanks for another great photo!
carlx
Wow! What a fantastic size! Excellent capture and attention!!!
mickeyrony
You know my Beautiful there will be always Dictators to lower these people of not being able et only have it not to make the concrete one little to stop these carnages of innocent Merci victims well still my Beautiful ((5))........................................((Tu sais ma Belle il y auras toujours Dictateurs pour abaisser ces gens de non pouvoir .et rien que l'ont ne peu faire de concret pour arrêter ces carnages d'innocentes victimes .Merci bien encore ma Belle((5))
Hendesse
I watch the situation of Burma on TV. It's very bad and tragic what we see there. Your photo is fantastic, I admire the monks and the poeple there.
aquablue
Très poignant comme image ! surtout dans la situation actuelle.........il faut que les gouvernement du monde fasse pression !!! et est ce que ça suffira ?
MagikUnicorn
SUPER POST TRES CHERE...OUI RESTONS FORT FACE A LA JUNGLE MILITAIRE
mbz2662
Great post.
sessan53
I hope for the people of Bruma that the regime will give up and give freedom to the people. Very great picture:-)hugs sessan
Richardphotos
I have been following the news about the protesters.I really like this capture as it shows probably an every day ritual.Hope you are not in Burma
justnew
Excellent capture.
SSoffia
FANTASTICA CAPTURA AMIGA !!!!!!! QUE EXPRESIONES EMPATICAS WOWWWWWWWW !!!!!!!
Hedepo
Spot on this posting!! Hope it will turn positive for the suffering people in Birma!!! Thanks for posting this interesting photo!! Have a very nice evening Henk
aerodreams
somptueuse image et quelle stupidité ces politiques
gs1953
Bell'immagine. Grande protesta dei monaci e della popolazione della Birmania! Speriamo che il tuto non finisca in un bagno di sange!
rainbows
A truly sad state of affairs.. Your shot is wonderful.
Georges_H_Hoens
Ces enfoirés rétrogrades sont des fous criminels. On a rarement vu un pays ou le scandale de l'exploitation humaine atteint un tel niveau. Cette junte militaire où la plupart sont très malades (cancers divers) semblent se la jouer "après nous le déluge". De plus il faut Stigmatiser TOTAL (compagnie occidentale) qui participe à cette horreur.. Et ils ne sont pas les seuls. Lorsqu'on sait qu'on fait travailler sans être payer des gens afin de construire des hôtels 3 étoiles. Je suis vraiment dégouté et révolté de ce qui se passe dans ce pays. Merci et bonne nuit! Georges.
heller_berlin
Great capture and post!! STOP TO KILL!!!
TwoPynts
Tough times, but a terrific documentary photo.
mikeerson
sorry to hear your world is filled with killings or people trying to argue a point of view. I'm not trying to be silly, but maybe you should print off a bunch of my Peace signs and hand them out... it might stop people just for a moment to get that image in their head... it might change some thinking even if it is for a second.
Fred255
A very moving photo, we seem powerless to stop this killing.
sharky_
Wow! I didn't know all this was happening. Life in Agony. Thanks for sharing. Aloha
NekhbetSun
Great doc capture and info !!!
MarciaGomes
MINHA AMIGA,MARAVILHOSA FOTO DESTES MENINOS.GRANDE HISTÓRIA.+++++++++5
SandDancr
The situation in Burma (I refuse to call it Mayanmar) is tragic. The peaceful and loving people of Burma don't deserve to live under such oppression. Let us hope that peace comes quickly. I have some photos from my trip there 2 years ago...perhaps I should post some.
npauling
A lovely shot of these monks in their colourful robes, and the killing is so senseless as it achieves nothing in the long run.