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The Mizzima News: September 25, 2007

Specialising in Burma-related news and issues
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News inside Burma
Protests in Rangoon

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

(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

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

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

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)
http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/breaking_news.php

Joint statement by Monks and 88 generation students
http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/statement8.pdf

Peoples' army alliance formed
http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/images/LetterFromBurmaArmy.jpg

Statement by Literature/Film Association of Myanmar
http://www.mizzimaburmese.com/images/Artist_Statement.jpg

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