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The Mizzima News: September 25, 2007
The Mizzima News: September 25, 2007
Specialising in Burma-related news and issues
www.mizzima.com,www.mizzima.tv
INSIDE BURMA
- Protests in Rangoon
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Protests across Burma
- Monks appeal to UN Chief, activists want peace keeping force
INTERNATIONAL
- Bush to announce fresh sanctions on Burmese junta
COMMENTARY
- The view of a retired government servant
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NEWS IN BURMESE
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- Joint statement by Monks and 88 generation students
- Peoples' army alliance formed
- Statement by Literature/Film Association of Myanmar
- News inside Burma
Protests in Rangoon
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September 25, 2007
Mizzima News ( www.mizzima.com)
(Burmese Standard time)
9:27 p.m.
Japan calls for restraint and dialogue in Burma
Japan has called for the military junta to exercise restraint and go for
dialogue for national reconciliation and democratization in a statement
released today.
For the first time since the biggest protest thorough Burma in 20 years,
Japan has officially voiced it's concern on the Burma situation.
"Japan strongly hopes that the Government of Myanmar will make sincere
efforts including dialogue for national reconciliation and democratization,
taking into account the wishes expressed in the protests by the people of
Myanmar [Burma]," said a statement of Japan Foreign Affairs.
7:00 p.m.
Military trucks line-up outside Rangoon City Hall
An eyewitness told Mizzima of the security on in Rangoon
"There are about seven trucks in front of the City Hall with at least 30
soldiers in each of them. And bystanders, curious of what the soldiers would
be doing, stood in the surrounding areas and watched them. There are about
400 to 500 people. I don't think there has been any order to shoot. Because
if the order was issued the one issuing will be held responsible, so no body
dares to give the order. I think they are flexing their muscle. Even the
soldiers are scared and dare not come out of the trucks. I don't think there
could be any danger. Some of the bystanders were those participating in the
demonstration and they stayed back to watch what happens. Some just came to
see. The trucks were there for quite sometime. They were there since 4 in
the evening. And there have been rumors that the authorities will cut-off
internet lines tonight. Even now connection is not so good. Even telephone
lines are disturbed, we can't even call within the city. Especially during
the demonstration we cannot talk on phones."
5:47 p.m.
Opposition NLD demands dialogue with the junta
Burma's largest opposition party National League for Democracy in a
statement release today said while they support the ongoing mass protests,
dialogue is the only way to solve the problems facing the country.
The NLD release the statement today as they conclude a meeting between the
central committee and its branches.
The NLD also warned that he junta will commit inerasable mistake that will
go down in history if it resors to violence in suppressing the ongoing
peoples' movement.
5:27 p.m.
According to eyewitnesses, protesters in Rangoon have dispersed for the day.
Observers said, in today's demonstration several small Sasanah (religious)
flags were seen.
5:05 p.m.
About seven military trucks full of soldiers, who sang millitary songs, were
seen passing through the Pyi road in Rangoon, an eyewitness told Mizzima.
4:40 p.m.
Military commanders disagree on using violence
While Burma's military supremo Senior General Than Shwe wants to crush the
ongoing protest led by monks using violent means, several military
divisional commanders including Rangoon military divisional commander,
Northwestern Military divisional commander and Northeastern military
divisional commander have not agreed to open fire on protesters in a move to
suppress the ongoing uprising, sources close to the military establishment
told Mizzima.
However, the information could not be independently confirmed.
According to information received this afternoon, opinions is divided among
the top army top brass on using violent methods to crack down on the ongoing
demonstrations.
2:40 p.m.
Flags of fighting peacock fly high by protestors in Rangoon
Protesting monks and civilians, with flags of fighting peacock, is the
symbol of students held high, are now heading towards Botathaung from Sule
pagoda. As monks spread to different township to organize more people, the
protestors are slightly losing in number.
An observer to the protest told Mizzima.
" The monks, Members of Parliament elected in 1990 election, and Students
with their fighting peacock flags joined in. It is not yet over, they are
still marching, now they are at Botathaung township. There are at least 50
to 60 thousand people who marched from the pagoda but in the town there are
more people. Onlookers also cheered and applauded. There are more than 7000
monks. They are decreasing in number as they disperse to other townships to
organize more. For example, monks from Aung Mingalar monastery are exhorting
the people in the locality to join the protest. In the same way in other
townships the monks are exhorting the people to join. As the junta has
earlier warn, the monks are taking this initiative to subside the peoples'
fear. They are organizing according to their own townships."
2:26 p.m.
Rangoon defy junta's threaten
Despite the junta has threatened to take action against protestors, the
demonstration in Rangoon drew more crowds with celebrities including
singers, writers, movie star joining in the protest. Ethnic nationalities
leaders also joined the protest, eyewitnesses said.
2:05 p.m.
People uprising in Rangoon
More than 1,50,000 monks and civilians have gathered around Sule pagoda in
downtown Rangoon awaiting for the marching monks and civilians to arrive.
The second day of people's uprising in Rangoon was also joined by Members of
Parliament elected in 1990 elections, and protestors all in one voice
shouted slogans of 'Revolution must succeed'. The sounds of slogans echoed
even as Mizzima interview to the protestors.
Eyewitnesses said, security personnel were not seen near the crowd of at
least 50,000 monks and more than 1,00,000 civilians.
An observer told Mizzima that the peoples' uprising is taking the form of
the '1300 revolution' in the history of Burma against British colonial rule.
12:30 p.m.
Protesting monks less than 2 percent: Junta's Minister of Religious Affairs
Burma's state-run newspapers have highlight the Burmese junta's minister of
Religious Affairs Brig Gen Thura Myint Maung as saying that the protesting
monks constitute less than 2 percent of the monks in Burma, and their
actions creates the people to loose their respects on monks.
According to the minister, the protests were mastermind by U Khemarsara from
the All Burma Young Buddhist Association in cooperation with exile media
groups and are distributing propagandas. The minister, without mentioning
the name, also said some powerful nations from the west are involve in
instigating such riots. And to instigate unrest inside Burma, the National
League for Democracy, the UG cells of the Burma Communist Party, All Burma
Students' Democratic Front and those opposing the military rule are
cooperating.
However, the minister failed to mention about the brutal crackdown and
ill-treatment on monks by junta-backed thugs during a peaceful march by the
monks in Pakhokku in northern Burma.
11:48 a.m.
In fear of joining the ongoing protests, government employees have been
restricted from going out of their offices compound. However, there has been
no official announcement so far for the closure of government offices.
11:41 a.m.
Concern over tightened Security
As authorities increase security forces in Rangoon, numbers of soldiers
could be seen at Arzarnikone (Martyr's mausoleum), near eastern gate of
Shwedagon Pagoda.
Similarly, security personnel with full uniforms could be seen at Sule
Pagoda and surrounding areas including in front of the Rangoon city hall.
While there is a public concern over the junta's announcement that
demonstrators will be taken action, the authorities are worried that
crackdown on Monks, who are highly revered, might trigger the burning fire.
The junta, currently, is making all efforts to curb the protests, according
an observer at an International Aid Agency in Rangoon.
11:20 a.m.
Authorities in Rangoon announced in downtown Rangoon that they are ready to
take action against anybody joining the demonstration today.
11:07 a.m.
Junta takes further steps to blackout communication
Rumours have widely spread since last night that the junta, in order to curb
information flow, is likely to cut-off internet connections.
Myanmar teleport, earlier known as Bagan Cybertech, one of the only two
Internet Service Providers in Burma, is likely to stop providing services
for internet connection, sources close to the ministry of communication
said.
Earlier, the junta has disconnected the telephone lines of several activists
and politicians as a move to control information flow out of the country.
However, as the ongoing protest grew larger in size and gain momentum,
pictures, video clips and news of monks protesting have been effectively
posted onto websites and more effectively on Blogs.
Reports said, a foreign correspondent on Monday was manhandled and beaten by
a group of junta-backed thugs including members of USDA and Swan Arrshin in
Mandalay. But the timely intervention of the protesting monks saved the live
of the correspondent.
- News inside Burma
Protests across Burma
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(Burmese Standard time)
6:40 p.m.
Monks and civilians protest in Mandalay
Monks and civilians in Mandalay, where the largest number of monks in Burma
reside, today continued to protest. But a local resident and eyewitness said
the number of protesters had decline today.
"Today the number is a little lesser. As far as I could see the number is
lesser than yesterday. I don't know if they are tired or they are scared of
the government's threat. But the protesters began at the usual time and
monks from five monasteries marched today. From some monasteries at the most
700 monks came and from some others only about 200 came along. And even
onlookers are less today, it is not like yesterday."
He added that the junta has made an announcement that there will be
crackdowns buy there are no signs that the junta is preparing for the
crackdown.
"We heard that this morning the soldiers are taking position. Some said they
saw about 12 military trucks have coming from 30th street to 78th street in
front of the railway station. And there were also rumours that the soldiers
are being placed at the station and in Yadanabumi areas. I don't see it
myself but I heard that the prisons, lock-ups and hospitals are being
cleared. And buses and light vehicles are made to standby," he added.
6:14 p.m.
Protest in Taungoo
More than 100 monks today protested in Taungoo Town.
"More than 100 monks today marched along the streets. I don't know how many
followed them. The monks chanted Metta Sutta and everything was smooth and
there were no problems," a local resident told Mizzima.
"The monks held up banners stating – let the wishes of the people be
fulfilled – and chanted metta. They also carried other posters of Buddha,"
the local added.
5:55 p.m.
Protests in Kawkareik Township
Joining the increasing mass protests in Rangoon and parts of Burma,
villagers in rural areas of Karen State on Monday protested in solidarity
with wider anti-regime demonstrations.
At least 330 Karen villagers from 10 separate villages in Dooplaya District
in southern Karen State yesterday gathered together at a local school in
junta-defined Kawkareik Township.
The group included Buddhist monks as well as both Buddhist and Christian
teachers, parents and students from neighbouring villages. Community leaders
and monks provided information regarding the broader country-wide protest
movement and led fellow villagers in both Buddhist and Christian prayers in
accordance with their particular religious beliefs and appealed for the
development of a peaceful outcome in the country, an end to violence and the
triumph of tolerance and loving-kindness in Burma and across the world,
according to a Karen Human Rights Group's field researcher active in the
area.
5:20 p.m.
Monks protest in Sagaing
About 150 Monks in Sagaing town, capital of Sagaing division today began a
protest march at about 1:00 p.m. (local time).
"There are about 150 monks and they gathered at Peikchinmyaung pagoda and at
about 1:00 p.m. (local time) they began marching. They began from the pagoda
and marched through the town on Yone Road and marched past the office of
Township Peace and Development Council, Military Affairs Security, and they
took rest at a Pagoda and continued to chant Metta Sutta. Here there are a
very few followers. All together only about 50 people followed. And
intelligence officials and police were among the onlookers," a local
resident of Sagaing told Mizzima
5:10 p.m.
Over 2000 monks and civilians protest in Monywa
Over 2000 monks and civilians today protested in Monywa, Sagaing division.
The protest began at about 12:30 p.m (local time).
"About 300 monks from the two Pinya Yaungchi monasteries protested today.
There are a lot of people following the procession. They marched to Sutaung
pyih pagoda, and Shwezigone pagoda. They chanted Metta Sutta as they
marched.. And they marched around the bronze statue and went back to their
monasteries. The people recited poems. All together there are more than 2000
people. Police, Special Branch, and Military Affairs Security though they
came and watched they did not intervene and so far there are no arrests," a
local resident told Mizzima.
4:24 p.m.
Protest in Taungkok, Arakan state
Interview with a resident in Taungkok
About 200 monks protested in Taungkok. They began the march from Phaungdaw
Oo pagoda. The protest began at about 1 p.m. (local time). About 25,000
people joined the protest. The people lined up five in a row and marched.
There are no disturbances. The protest was also joined by about 30 nuns."
"The monks chanted Metta Sutta and marched through the town and came back to
Phaungdaw Oo pagoda. At about 3 p.m. (local time) the monks dispersed. The
people followed the monks peacefully. But the authorities took a lot of
photographs of the procession.
2:55 p.m.
Protest continues in Mandalay
About 6000 monks in Mandalay chanted Metta Sutta and continued the protest
today.
"About 6000 Monks from the monasteries in Eindawyar areas like Moe Kaung,
Sakuh, Chan Thar Gyi Taung monasteries protested today. They began marching
from Eindawyar.", a resident told Mizzima.
"The people from our area is quite less, it is just about 1000 people
joining us." , he added.
Monks and civilians began protest in Mingyan, Mandalay Division
"They start marching, and there are at least 300 monks. More are reported to
join later, and there are a lot of followers behind. At least 200 civilians
have began to follow the march. But onlookers filled the streets. People
offered water and cold drinks etc. So far there are no disturbances for the
authorities," a local resident of Mingyan told Mizzima.
2:16 p.m.
First protest in Moe Nyin, Kachin State
The first ever protest within two decades in Moe Nhyin, Kachin State in
upper Burma took place today.
About 60 monks from Pinyayaungchi in west Moe Nyin town marched through near
the train station, No. (1) Municipal Market, Nanyin Chaung bridge, town
hospital, No. (1) Basci High School, No. (2) Basci High School, and headed
towards the Hlaungdawhmu pagoda and prayed there.
Despite of the head of the monestry's announcement that monks from east
Payih Yatih monastery will be expel from the monastery if they joined the
protest, a monk participated in the demonstration.
"The protest drew more people from the market and the crowd grew to
thousands. The people offered water and cold drink to the monks," said a
local resident of Moe Nyin.
1:57 p.m.
Over 10,000 civilians and monks protest in Kalaymyo, Sagaing division
A resident explained the situation of protest in Kalaymyo town
"The protest began at 1 p.m (local time) and started from Phayagyi. There
are more than 10,000 students and civilians and hundreds of monks marching.
The protestors, both monks and civilians mixing, March in rows of five. The
monks took the sides and let the civilian walk in between, so in a row there
are three civilians and two monks. Students include university student and
Government Technical College (GTC) students. The protestors held posters and
banners that they have used in the previous days. The banners had the words
of 'Lower commodity prices', 'release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other
political prisoners'. They start from Phayagyi and marched through Yekyaw
road and to Pin Lone road and from there they went back to Phayagyi."
1:35 p.m.
Four activists arrested in Kalaymyo
"Authorities came this morning at about 2:40 a.m (local time) and arrested
four people. There was no reason given for the arrest," said a local
resident of Kalaymyo town in Sagaing division, who knew about the arrest.
Other residents said, authorities arrested Ba Myint,Nyo Mya, Myint Thein,
and Micheal Win Kyaw as they are seen as possible leaders that may lead
protests in Kalaymyo town.
12:57 p.m.
Security Situation in Magwe
A local resident explained the situation of Magwe
"There are heavy securities placed at Monasteries. But all the security
personnel are in plainclothes. But in other places it is normal. The police
in plainclothes are keeping a watch. Members of USDA are not seen near the
monasteries and are not involve anymore. Only police in plainclothes are
present. In one monastery at least 2 to 3 police will be placed. And
students are ordered to remain within the school premises even during the
recess and are restricted to come out with their school uniforms since
yesterday."
12:47 p.m.
Monks and Nuns protest in Chauk
At least 30 nuns and over 1000 monks yesterday held protest march in Chauk,
Magwe division.
Interview with a local resident of Chauk, who witness the procession.
"There are about 30 to 40 thousand people who are worshiping the protesting
monks yesterday. And about three thousand people march along with the
monks."
The protesting monks reportedly shouted slogans of 'release all political
prisoners', 'better living conditions', 'National reconciliation'.
Monks with overturned alms bowl and Sasanah flag (religious flag) march at
the front.
"The people all along cheered and applauded. Some people even cried seeing
the monks taking the pain. And they offered water, oranges, cold drinks and
sweets. There were no disturbances from the authorities but members of the
USDA watched the procession from the side."
12:14 a.m.
Demonstration in Kyauk Padaung
"There are about 1500 monks protesting. They will begin from Sutaungpayh
Pagoda and from there they will march around the main market. And again
through the town. We will chant metta sutta and also the three demands.
There are a lot of followers too. At least about 10,000 people have gathered
to follow the monks. They are now getting ready and will start very soon
now," a monk who is also ready to join the protest told Mizzima.
Monks in Kyauk Padaung ready to march
Monks in Kyauk Padaung of Magwe division are gearing up to begin a protest
march, according to residents.
"Today they [the monks] will begin at 12:00 noon (local time). They are now
gearing up and ready to march. Today there are about 1500 monks. And the
people plans to follow the monks in rows of four. The monks are announcing
the public to be very discipline. So far there are no disturbances. The
doors of the Township Peace and Development office remained closed. The
monks are now eating Swan and after they finish they will start marching
towards the pagoda. About 1000 people have gathered at the pagoda. As soon
as the monks arrive at the pagoda, they will all start marching. University
students are also included among the people. The people are very much
enthusiastic and even close their shops and joined," the local resident
said.
- News inside Burma
Monks appeal to UN Chief, activists want peace keeping force
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Mungpi
Mizzima News (www.mizzima.com)
September 25, 2007
Protesting Burmese monks today urged the United Nations to intervene
immediately into the situation in Burma as there are signs of the junta
gearing up for a brutal crack down.
The All Burma Buddhist Monks Union, in a letter addressed to the UN chief
Ban Ki-moon, appealed to the world body to immediately intervene in Burma in
order to avoid large scale bloodshed in what would be a repetition of the
1988 uprising, where thousands of students, monks and civilians were
brutally killed by the ruling junta.
"While we are carrying out activities with an understanding that it is the
duty of the citizens to bring about changes in our country, the military
junta instead of complying with our demands peacefully, are gearing up for a
brutal crackdown," The Monks Union said.
"Therefore, we urge you to immediately intervene in helping the Burmese
people to elect a new leader that will be acceptable by all, instead of
waiting until there is bloodshed and chaos before acting," the Monks Union
added.
The monks union's call came as monks and civilians today continued the
second day of the nation-wide protests in Burma, despite the junta's warning
that it would 'take action'.
Eyewitnesses said, more than 1, 50,000 people – monks, students, and
civilians - today protested in former capital of Burma. Students were also
seen hoisting the fighting peacock flag, a symbol student revolution.
The protest, which extended to more than 10 cities, towns and villages
across Burma, demanded the release of political prisoners including detained
pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, better living condition and a
dialogue that would kick-start national reconciliation process.
In the first response to the ongoing protests led by the monks, the junta in
its state-run television last night broadcast a warning saying it will take
'take action' against protesters.
As a step towards security, several military trucks loaded with soldiers
were seen moving towards downtown Rangoon, eyewitnesses said.
Interestingly, sources close to the military establishment said there was
diverse opinion among the top brass of the military clique, on using violent
methods to crackdown on protesters.
While Senior General Than Shwe, Burma's military supremo, wanted to open
fire on peaceful protesters in a similar to what the army did 19 years ago,
several military divisional commanders including Rangoon military divisional
commander, Northwestern Military divisional commander and Northeastern
military divisional commander disagreed with him, the source said.
However, the information could not be independently verified.
Just as the junta is reported to be gearing up for a massive crackdown,
another rumor is doing the rounds in Rangoon that the junta in order to
blackout communication will shut-down one of the country's only two Internet
Service provider, Myanmar teleport, earlier known as Bagan Cybertech.
"It might be possible that the junta will shut-down internet connections
tonight. Even now we are experiencing weak connection. Phone lines are bad
too, even local phones are sometimes inaccessible." a resident in Rangoon
told Mizzima.
He added that he saw about seven military trucks with at least 30 soldiers
in uniforms in each of them in front of the City Hall in downtown Rangoon.
Meanwhile, the International Crisis Group, an independent NGO, said the UN
chief should start talking to foreign ministers of China, India and
Singapore, the current Asean chair, on the sidelines of the ongoing 62nd UN
General Assembly, and initiate a joint attempt that would encourage peaceful
dialogue in Burma.
The group also urged China, India and the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations to back Ban Ki-moon and put their full weight behind UN efforts to
find a solution to Burma's political crisis.
"Only China, India, and, to a lesser degree, ASEAN have any influence on the
military regime," said the group in a statement release today.
The only way to stop the Burmese junta from responding to the ongoing
protest with a brutal crackdown, the UN should send in peacekeeping forces
to Burma in order to stop bloodshed and chaos, an exiled Burmese activist
said.
Cheery Zahau, coordinator of the Women's League of Chinland based in India-
Burma border said, "Unless the UN sends in its peace keeping force, Burma's
situation will get worse and result in lost of numerous lives."
"So, peacekeeping force should be sent in as has been done in African
nations to neutralize the situation where the junta will not be allowed to
act rampantly."
- International
Bush to announce fresh sanctions on Burmese junta
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Mungpi
Mizzima News (www.mizzima.com)
September 25, 2007
September 25, 2007 - US president George W Bush will today impose new
sanctions on the Burmese military junta and its financial supporters as
renewed support to peaceful pro-democracy protesters, a senior white house
official said on Monday.
Bush, during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday will
announce the fresh sanctions, White House national security adviser Stephen
Hadley told reporters.
Hadley said the new sanctions will include "a visa ban to key individuals
associated with the negative activities of the regime, including their
families."
During the speech on human rights and democracy worldwide, Bush will
highlight the situation is Burma.
Hadley said Bush's speech is aimed to support the ongoing protests led by
monks in Burma, and to mount pressure on the junta to bring about a change
in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation.
"He [Bush] will call on the United Nations and for other countries there to
do all they can to support a process of political change in Burma," Hadley
said.
Meanwhile, protesting monks and civilians estimated to be numbering more
than 1, 50,000 have gathered at Sule pagoda in downtown Rangoon, despite of
the junta's threat to take action against those protesting today.
The more than one week long protests led by monks since yesterday has taken
a different turn that observers said looks like the '1300 revolution'.
While authorities today issued warning announcements threatening to take
action against protesters, more monks and civilians including Burmese
celebrities have joined the second day of a nation-wide uprising.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged the Burmese
military junta to exercise restraint and to translate the recent protest as
a spur for dialogue between the government and all relevant parties for
national reconciliation process.
"The Secretary-General hopes that the Government will seize this opportunity
to engage without delay in dialogue with all the relevant parties to the
national reconciliation process on the issues of concern to the people of
Myanmar [Burma ]," said Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson in a statement.
The world body chief also expressed his commitment "to continue to intensify
his assistance in this process with a view to promoting national
reconciliation, the restoration of democracy and full respect for human
rights in Myanmar [Burma ]."
However, Ibrahim Gambari, the Secretary-General's special envoy to Burma,
after briefing the UN Security Council on Burma last week said, "we have no
choice but to persevere" and work through the Secretary-General's good
offices with all relevant parties to try to "move events in the right
direction."
- Commentary
The view of a retired government servant
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September 25, 2007 - "The fate of the government may be changing. I guess
the generals asked for it by showing what kind of people they are in
Pakaukku (where the authorities mistreated the monks so badly and fired
warning shots above the protesters' heads). The monks have shown their
resolve by marching the whole week this week.
The weather last few days was far from friendly. I did not expect them to
come out. But out they came and with increasing numbers. Public started to
join last few days. But they have to watch out for government thugs joining
and disrupting and turning violent.
Looks like the regime's strategy is to pick them up later with the video and
photo evidence taken during the march. May be they hope it will loose
momentum if they waited out. But if it gains momentum, they will create
violence and then use force. We may even see another fake coup. Then they
will start all over again (back to 1988 scenario).
Heard that 10 monks from Ahlone's Aung Mingalar Kyaung were picked up on
Monday but have not seen it in the media. International Buddhist communities
should join the movement and support the situation here.
Buddhist countries' governments also have been very quiet. The regime is in
a critical situation now both internally and externally. The health
condition of Prime Minister Soe Win is not helping either.
I looked at it from the Buddhist point of view. He had to endure his
brother's death. Worse, the brother died while trying to save Soe Win. The
amount of Ah Kutho - misdeeds - he has accumulated was too much I guess.
(Soe Win is a crony of Senior General Than Shwe who was responsible for the
massacre of NLD members and supporters at Depayin on 30 May 2003.)
The brother was a humble and relatively clean guy who was well respected.
They were mentally and physically connected. One can sense when another was
in trouble. Event hough Soe Win is in and out of coma and the Intensive Care
Unit, I am sure he knows. I hope nothing happens to his brother's daughter
who is late into her pregnancy.
If PM Soe Win passed away in this kind of situation, it could further fuel
the movement and discourage the generals who still believe in Buddhism. I do
not think he will last more than a week. The Gov may opt to keep him alive
on the machines because of the situation here. I guess it is his fate. They
will have to make reshuffles in the top brass to appoint another PM when he
dies. It can create rifts among the top generals. Their unity is getting
more fragile. Only a few top guys left who wants to continue. Most of them
are frustrated with the situation including some ministers and generals.
They have made a lot of mistakes and this is the cummulative effect of those
mistakes. They had to raised fuel prices because they spent to much. I hope
we find a good way out.
- NEWS IN BURMESE
Protests in Burma (September 26)
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http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/breaking_news.php
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Joint statement by Monks and 88 generation students
- http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/statement8.pdf
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Peoples' army alliance formed
- http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/images/LetterFromBurmaArmy.jpg
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Statement by Literature/Film Association of Myanmar
- http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/images/Artist_Statement.jpg
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