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Burma Protests: the Situation on October 01
Rangoon; 5 p.m.—About 70 of those arrested in recent protests were released on Monday at about 5 p.m., according to sources in Rangoon. Authorities told family members to go to the office of Hlaing Township Peace and Development Council at 5 p.m. to collect their detained relatives.
Rangoon—Win Ko Ko Latt, a 27 year-old journalist from the Weekly Eleven News Journal has been missing since September 27. He was covering a demonstration in front of State High School No.3 in Mingalataungnyunt Township in Rangoon when the security forces opened fire on the demonstrators, an editor from Weekly Eleven News Journal told The Irrawaddy on Monday. The editor said that they have checked his name on the death list at Rangoon General Hospital but his name was not found. At the time he went missing, Win Ko Ko Latt was carrying a camera.
Downtown Rangoon; midday—Security forces around the Sule Pagoda in central Rangoon and at other downtown locations are searching people for cameras. Anyone found with a camera is detained and led away, according to one eyewitness. Passengers on city buses are also being searched.
(Burmese Standard Time)3:30 p.m.Gambari in Muse, Shan State
UN special envoy, Ibrahim Gambari, who is in Burma for the third day, is reported to have left for Shan State in eastern Burma to survey developments in the border area and also witness the junta organized National Convention supported gatherings.
"We heard that Gambari is currently at the 105th mile border trade zone watching trade transactions. He will arrive in Muse soon. He has came to Lashio in a special flight and from there he came in a helicopter to 105th mile trade zone. He will go back to Lashio in northern Shan state and witness the junta-organized gathering of people in support of the National Convention," local residents said,
The 105th mile trade zone is located about seven miles west of the town on the Mandalay-Muse Highway.
2:30 p.m.Protest in Cambodia
In solidarity with the protesters in Burma and for the restoration of peace in the country Burmese activists and supporters today staged a protest rally in front of the Burmese embassy in Cambodia's capital city of Phnom Penh, amidst tight restriction.
Over 30 Burmese along with supporters with placards with slogans like "Peace for Burma", began a peaceful protest this afternoon. Organizers said they will continue the rally throughout the week.
Hla Htay, one of the Burmese protesters told Mizzima, "We have planned to protest in front of the Burmese embassy all through this week."
Organized by the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (CHRDA), the protesters called fro peace in Burma.
"Here the situation is tight, authorities have restricted any kind of demonstration, so we have to hold silent protests," added Hla Htay. However, he said the protesters are determined to continue throughout the week.
Earlier on September 28, over 50 activists including five Burmese had staged a similar protest in front of the Burmese embassy in Phnom Penh.
1:45 p.mGambari yet to meet Than Shwe
UN Secretary-General's special adviser on Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, has extended his trip to Burma in order to have further talks with Burmese senior generals.
The UN envoy, on Sunday, met detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi after having met several junta officials on Saturday in Naypyitaw.
According to the UN information Centre in Rangoon, the envoy continues to remain in Burma and there is no confirmation of his meeting with Burma's top two generals Senior General Than Shwe and Vice Senior General Maung Aye.
But a statement of the UNIC said the Nigerian diplomat looks forward to meeting Senior General Than Shwe before concluding his mission.
1:30 p.mSearch increases for cameras and mobiles in Rangoon
Security forces in Rangoon continue to conduct rampant searches on passers by particularly in downtown areas. Eyewitnesses said soldiers and riot police are targeting people with cameras and mobile phone to curb the flow of information.
" The current situation is that it is extremely difficult and dangerous to get anything out. Riot police are charging anyone who brings out a camera or a cell phone. There are also random searches of bags," an observer told Mizzima.
10:00 a.mSecurity in Rangoon Security has been stepped up in major road intersections and traffic points in Rangoon. As roads reopen, and normal traffic is back on the roads, soldiers and other security personnel remain positioned at traffic points. Military trucks are also seen patrolling the city. "We could see people going in three or four groups. We have heard that people are determined to continue the protest today. It seems they will wait for the right time. They will look out for the right time and place. And if they get the chance, they will start again," a local resident told Mizzima. " The numbers of Swan Arrshin members have gone up. These people are not familiar with the city and they are ragged, some don't even have sandals," he added. However, in downtown Rangoon, security has been reduced compared to earlier days. Eyewitnesses told Mizzima that only in Sule, the heart of the city, security has been placed and the area has been cordoned-off with barbed wires.
12:00 p.m.Situation in Mandalay
In Mandalay, Burma's second largest city where some students protested yesterday, eyewitnesses said people are seen in groups and another protest could be expected to begin at about 2 p.m. (local time).
Security has been increased on the 78th Street but it remains normal in other places including 35th and 34th Streets.
Authorities have assembled several members of the USDA and Swan Arrshin on a daily wage of 3000 kyat.
"They called people from the slums of Chan Aye Thar Zan Township last night. They were told to they will get a daily wage of 3000 kyat and would work for security. We believe the authorities will first deploy these people to crackdown on any protest," a local resident told Mizzima.
Monasteries continue to be guarded and in some monasteries several dozen armed soldiers are have been sent as reinforcements.
According to local residents, Regiment 11 has been brought into the city since yesterday.
Currently, military division 33, 22 and police are incharge of the security in Mandalay.10:30 a.mAuthorities assemble people in Taung Dwingyi to support NC
"What happened was that members of the USDA were called for a meeting at the Ward Peace and Development Council office. And the members of USDA and WPDC went from door to door to calling on people to attend a gathering in support of the government's roadmap and National Convention. And those attending will be given 3000 Kyat but those not attending will be fined 10,000 kyat," a local resident of Taung Dwingyi told Mizzima.
Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division; morning—Monks in Kyaukpadaung Township of Mandalay Division refused to accept alms offered by local State Peace and Development Council members on Monday. The monks are maintaining their patam nikkujjana kamma (a boycott of alms from members of the military regime) which they officially started on September 18, according to a monk at Kay Mar Thi Wun Monastery in Kyaukpadaung.
On Monday morning the security forces surrounded the monastery, but then withdrew after residents gathered to confront them.
Many of the novices and young monks who study at the monastery have gone back to their homes as their families were worried they would be arrested or attacked by the authorities.
Security in Mandalay remains tight.
September 30, 2007
Downtown Rangoon; midday—Security forces around the Sule Pagoda in central Rangoon and at other downtown locations are searching people for cameras. Anyone found with a camera is detained and led away, according to one eyewitness. Passengers on city buses are also being searched.
(Burmese Standard Time)3:30 p.m.Gambari in Muse, Shan State
UN special envoy, Ibrahim Gambari, who is in Burma for the third day, is reported to have left for Shan State in eastern Burma to survey developments in the border area and also witness the junta organized National Convention supported gatherings.
"We heard that Gambari is currently at the 105th mile border trade zone watching trade transactions. He will arrive in Muse soon. He has came to Lashio in a special flight and from there he came in a helicopter to 105th mile trade zone. He will go back to Lashio in northern Shan state and witness the junta-organized gathering of people in support of the National Convention," local residents said,
The 105th mile trade zone is located about seven miles west of the town on the Mandalay-Muse Highway.
2:30 p.m.Protest in Cambodia
In solidarity with the protesters in Burma and for the restoration of peace in the country Burmese activists and supporters today staged a protest rally in front of the Burmese embassy in Cambodia's capital city of Phnom Penh, amidst tight restriction.
Over 30 Burmese along with supporters with placards with slogans like "Peace for Burma", began a peaceful protest this afternoon. Organizers said they will continue the rally throughout the week.
Hla Htay, one of the Burmese protesters told Mizzima, "We have planned to protest in front of the Burmese embassy all through this week."
Organized by the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (CHRDA), the protesters called fro peace in Burma.
"Here the situation is tight, authorities have restricted any kind of demonstration, so we have to hold silent protests," added Hla Htay. However, he said the protesters are determined to continue throughout the week.
Earlier on September 28, over 50 activists including five Burmese had staged a similar protest in front of the Burmese embassy in Phnom Penh.
1:45 p.mGambari yet to meet Than Shwe
UN Secretary-General's special adviser on Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, has extended his trip to Burma in order to have further talks with Burmese senior generals.
The UN envoy, on Sunday, met detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi after having met several junta officials on Saturday in Naypyitaw.
According to the UN information Centre in Rangoon, the envoy continues to remain in Burma and there is no confirmation of his meeting with Burma's top two generals Senior General Than Shwe and Vice Senior General Maung Aye.
But a statement of the UNIC said the Nigerian diplomat looks forward to meeting Senior General Than Shwe before concluding his mission.
1:30 p.mSearch increases for cameras and mobiles in Rangoon
Security forces in Rangoon continue to conduct rampant searches on passers by particularly in downtown areas. Eyewitnesses said soldiers and riot police are targeting people with cameras and mobile phone to curb the flow of information.
" The current situation is that it is extremely difficult and dangerous to get anything out. Riot police are charging anyone who brings out a camera or a cell phone. There are also random searches of bags," an observer told Mizzima.
10:00 a.mSecurity in Rangoon Security has been stepped up in major road intersections and traffic points in Rangoon. As roads reopen, and normal traffic is back on the roads, soldiers and other security personnel remain positioned at traffic points. Military trucks are also seen patrolling the city. "We could see people going in three or four groups. We have heard that people are determined to continue the protest today. It seems they will wait for the right time. They will look out for the right time and place. And if they get the chance, they will start again," a local resident told Mizzima. " The numbers of Swan Arrshin members have gone up. These people are not familiar with the city and they are ragged, some don't even have sandals," he added. However, in downtown Rangoon, security has been reduced compared to earlier days. Eyewitnesses told Mizzima that only in Sule, the heart of the city, security has been placed and the area has been cordoned-off with barbed wires.
12:00 p.m.Situation in Mandalay
In Mandalay, Burma's second largest city where some students protested yesterday, eyewitnesses said people are seen in groups and another protest could be expected to begin at about 2 p.m. (local time).
Security has been increased on the 78th Street but it remains normal in other places including 35th and 34th Streets.
Authorities have assembled several members of the USDA and Swan Arrshin on a daily wage of 3000 kyat.
"They called people from the slums of Chan Aye Thar Zan Township last night. They were told to they will get a daily wage of 3000 kyat and would work for security. We believe the authorities will first deploy these people to crackdown on any protest," a local resident told Mizzima.
Monasteries continue to be guarded and in some monasteries several dozen armed soldiers are have been sent as reinforcements.
According to local residents, Regiment 11 has been brought into the city since yesterday.
Currently, military division 33, 22 and police are incharge of the security in Mandalay.10:30 a.mAuthorities assemble people in Taung Dwingyi to support NC
"What happened was that members of the USDA were called for a meeting at the Ward Peace and Development Council office. And the members of USDA and WPDC went from door to door to calling on people to attend a gathering in support of the government's roadmap and National Convention. And those attending will be given 3000 Kyat but those not attending will be fined 10,000 kyat," a local resident of Taung Dwingyi told Mizzima.
Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division; morning—Monks in Kyaukpadaung Township of Mandalay Division refused to accept alms offered by local State Peace and Development Council members on Monday. The monks are maintaining their patam nikkujjana kamma (a boycott of alms from members of the military regime) which they officially started on September 18, according to a monk at Kay Mar Thi Wun Monastery in Kyaukpadaung.
On Monday morning the security forces surrounded the monastery, but then withdrew after residents gathered to confront them.
Many of the novices and young monks who study at the monastery have gone back to their homes as their families were worried they would be arrested or attacked by the authorities.
Security in Mandalay remains tight.
September 30, 2007
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