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)
magnus073
Powerful image, such a sad tale of senseless death and violence to innocent people.
flaviok
Excelente minha amiga, aplausos (5)
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Olá meu querida amiga, Uma foto maravilhosa cheia em harmonia e beleza. Trabalho fantástico. ¡Super bem feito!! ¡Felicitaciones!! É um verdadeiro luxo visitar teu galería. Um milhão de estrelas e aplausos de minha parte. ** Que nesta sexta-feira seja um dia formoso para você Abraço e beijo em teu coração. Bênçãos Luminosas. Ludy@>--->---
Elcet
I totally share Georges H. Hoens point of view. This is a beautiful photo but also I admire your courage as witness of such scenes. It is great that we all artists at Renderosity have the wonderful chance that you are among us to share your images. Thanks a lot Mousson.
GiMi53
Ce qui se passe en Birmanie est effectivement intolérable... j'espère que bientôt la paix et la démocratie reviendront dansce pays ! Excellente image de reportage,Rosely !
Buzzzy
Your heart beats within your photo-journaling Cherie. Adding my prayers & hopes to your own! Such a beautiful peaceful people - Evil HATES anything inherently GOOD & PURE in the world! You give us pause to reflect - Thank You for that too! Teri
acquilon
c'est une photo de actualite maintenant bravissima
jif3d
Yeah, this is all over our news here in Australia and the Goverment has placed sanctions on Bruma and stopped funding...I hope the Monks win and over throw the crazed Military ! Fine hot spot capture, stay safe ! LOL & ~Cheers~ :o)
nikolais
stunning capture.it is sad to be in a turmoil like this. take care of yourself and the family.
Mondwin
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
MUSEWORX
Such devastation going on in the world around us! You did a good job in exposing this horrors that's happening!
TheAnimaGemini
Very touching capture. I have seen the latest news yesterday on the TV. Incredible....A shame for all nations who are not willing to do anything to stop this massacre. !!
LeChatDesigns
My heart and prayers go to you and all of my Brothers and Sisters who suffer due to violence and repression. Namaste.
tallpindo
The color is remarkable on this somewhat drab day. When I first saw your name I thought of the Pont a-Mousson transmissions in the Dual Ghia. Finally a 4 speed in the 50's up to the task of taming big inches.
lior
Une image vraiment poignante!
VelvetMoxie
Brilliant photography and journalism! Seems there is just no end in the world to this kind of needless killing. It's all about money and power....and all those pathetic people who don't realize that neither will bring them happiness in the end. So sad.
yakchat
Oh how very tragic....my prayers are that this ends.....thank you for your document of what is going on....and photo capture...excellent work hon....love, Carol
CavalierLady
Incredible images you have shown in this series! What a once in a lifetime experience it would be to see this land. My thoughts are often with these brave young men and women!
RubyT
The world is watching and is powerless in this horrid situation. And now the internet has been cut off. But human will is strong, and they will find a way to get images out to the world to see. What can be done? What is the answer? If the UN sends troops and makes strikes, that will mean more bloodshed. So what is the answer here? Pray for peace while the murders and suppression continues? God bless those in peril there.
RodolfoCiminelli
Quand ils finiront compréhension que la seule violence fait naître mais violence, la protestation est un droit légitime qu'ils ont les citoyens pour exprimer son mécontentement. Les religions différentes du monde à la seule chose qu'ils ont parié sont à la paix et pas à la violence, ils sont les hommes avec petit cerveau ce qui croient qu'avec la culture de la répression et la violence ils ont accompli ce qu'ils projettent, ce que c'est sans doutes ceci c'est une image très triste qui vous aujourd'hui il nous présente, mais qu'elle a la force de démontrer cela avec la violence du non tout peut être résolu....!!! Image splendide pour la signification et elle a une grande sensation de profondeur et perspective...!!! Mes félicitations Rosely....!!!
deweygg
Increible foto. Mis oraciones estan con aquellos que buscan la paz y el bienestar humano especialmente en Burma.
Denys234
Excellent capture!
azrabella
Heads and bodies will sadly be broken... but not the spirit of the people.
DanB-Creations
Vraiment très unique comme photo!
Rodma_Hu
Thank You.
SomethingStrange
A very sad state of affairs :(
A_MIKE_U_LIKE
Excellent Photography ..The eyes of the world are upon Burma now even though the Junta are trying to close down all the phone and internet outlets ..I hope Thailand's Junta does not go down the same road as this ..It would be good to see Freedom for such places as Zimbabwe North Korea and also better coverage in the news of Western Concerns ...I visit Thailand every year and the mood is definitely changing at that end of the world ..God Bless all the Good People in Burma in their struggle right now ..Mike
mansco
Yes, I have been following the news at TV, it's a terrible situation. Thanks for sharing this it's really a splendid work what you are doing ;O)
dtp
lovle live moment
JOEANOMALY
Excellent work!!!! Hope that you're safe.