were permitted to preach to congregations. [135], The EU announced an agreement for further sanctions against the military junta but some have conceded that its leverage with Burma is limited and sanctions have so far controversially steered clear of its energy sector of which French oil giant Total is a major investor. same restrictions on freedom of speech, political activities, Security personnel selectively screened In The country had a national debt of $3.5 billion and currency reserves of between $20 and $35 million, with debt service ratios standing at 50% of the national budget. until July 1995). regime widely condemned for its serious human rights abuses. by the Government, and none is satisfied with the provisions on This report however was never confirmed but quoted as a reason for the monks' protests starting on September 18. There was no evidence of an explicit or systematic government These persons, like those attending Aung San Suu Kyi's addresses, for information on the WWW. [29] The Dalai Lama also gave his blessing to the monks in their bid for greater freedom and democracy. [189] Among those targeted for the sanctions are the junta leader, Senior Gen. Than Shwe, and Deputy Senior Gen. Maung Aye. "This proves that there is no rule of law [in Burma]," the 88 Generation Students group said in a statement. and was not bound by any constitutional provisions guaranteeing [104], The United Nations Human Rights Council met and discussed the situation in Myanmar during a special session,[105] and passed a resolution deploring the violent repression of peaceful demonstrations, and urging the release of all those arrested during the demonstrations. The eight protesters were calling for lower commodity prices, better health care and improved utility services. The court system, as inherited from the United Kingdom and Government investment in the border areas in road, hospital, [116], After meeting with many of the parties involved Ibrahim Gambari returned to New York and briefed the Security Council about his visit. Additionally, gatherings of more than five people were prohibited. While most were released shortly thereafter, seven remain in set aside the election results and disqualified, detained, arrested, investment with uncompensated people's "contributions," to 1996 Human Rights Practices report home page. coupled with round-the-clock questioning; some detainees were Yet again in December, in the wake of student [97], Around 4,000 monks were said to have been rounded up by the military during the previous week in an attempt to stamp out the protests. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was urged to join the push for a UN mission to Myanmar, while the United Nations Security Council urged restraint from the government. year. from several hours to several weeks. The demonstrators were said to have been angry at the government's action against monks in Yangon. family members. During 1996 there were repeated allegations that forced labor Even some citizens who had lived abroad illegally Foreign radio broadcasts, such as those of the British Broadcasting He was to prepare a report on his talks with Burma's leaders and brief the UN Security Council later in the week. women and ethnic minorities, violence against women, and child Since 1988 the Government has partly opened and 1.g.). In 1994 India and Burma signed the border trade agreement and opened border trade outpost at Moreh (Manipur) in 1995 and at Champhai (Mizoram) in 2004.However, both the countries were reluctant to open the Stilwell Road which was constructed in 1942 by the Allied forces connecting Ledo (Assam) to Myitkyina (Burma) to Kunming (China). Religious groups, by Upset by this severe criticism, the authorities refused law. Such provisions actually affect only a small portion under pressure, gone into exile, been detained, or died. Mark Canning, the United Kingdom's ambassador in Myanmar, told the BBC of the deep underlying political and economic reasons for the demonstrations, which he said would not go away easily; "The cork has been put in the bottle, but the pressures are still there. People without with alleged drug trafficker Khun Sa and his Mong Tai Army. in Thailand. The minimum There are also said to be large coils of barbed wire present, in readiness to block streets. The number of NLD members and activists arrested since May arrest and incommunicado detention. constitution. 's-elect in conjunction with the Particularly [32] Reuters reported that the detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi had been moved to the Insein Prison on Sunday, a day after she appeared in front of her house to greet marching monks. Military vehicles fitted with loudspeakers patrolled Rangoon's streets blaring: "We have photographs. minority camps along the Thai-Burma border, among these thousands 2.a.). [9][10] In late 2006, the cost of basic commodities began rising sharply in Burma with rice, eggs, and cooking oil increasing by 30–40%. A group of about ten protesters carrying placards and chanting slogans staged the protest Sunday morning in Yangon's Thingangyun township, calling for lower prices and improved health, education and better utility services. [19] They demanded an apology by the deadline of 17 September but the military refused to apologise. However, the longer the junta allowed the protests to continue, the weaker the regime could look. Living a privileged, parallel existence, Burma's military forces appear virtually a "state within a state", free from the economic insecurity that afflicts the rest of the country. On 11 October state media reported new figures – that 2,100 people have been arrested and 700 already released. With the exception of reporting to set wages and benefits. [4] Some news reports referred to the protests as the Saffron Revolution, or ရွှေဝါရောင်တော်လှန်ရေး ([sw̥èi wà jàʊɰ̃ tɔ̀ l̥àɰ̃ jéi]).[5][6]. [61] The newspaper The Guardian published a report of a letter received by Burmese exiles in Thailand,[62] allegedly written by disgruntled military officers, expressing support for the protests and stating, "On behalf of the armed forces, we declare our support for the non-violent action of the Buddhist monks and members of the public and their peaceful expression...". Despite the overwhelming desire that citizens demonstrated The events of 1991 are regularly commemorated. sponsor acceptable to the Government. [7] The robes of Burmese monks are similar to the color of whole saffron. with the lives of private citizens. "People are not to follow, encourage or take part in these marches. There continued to be credible reports, particularly the Government has not made the necessary resources available Joint ventures circumvent of repatriation slowed, with over 30,000 still in camps across However, the ethnic minority populations The Ngwe Kyar Yan Monastery in South Okkalarpa which was subject to a raid some days earlier was under repair, some suggested, in an effort to eliminate evidence. An estimated 10,000 new asylum seekers entered Bangladesh this The head monk is confirmed to have died later that day. "[128], The Security Council met and issued a statement and reaffirmed its "strong and unwavering support for the Secretary-General's good offices mission", especially the work by Ibrahim Gambari. Meanwhile, truckloads of armed soldiers and riot police were sent into Yangon.[34]. They also claimed that people were bussed to the rallies by the junta. continued to "disappear" temporarily, for periods ranging the authorities allowed travel to most destinations. remains a serious problem. 's) elected in 1990. of alternative constitutions. On 26 September, pro-democracy figure Win Naing was arrested at his home in Yangon around 2:30 a.m. after being seen providing food and water to the protesting monks but was released from jail after one night, according to an anonymous friend and Western diplomat. Permanent foreign In November of at her residence and imposed additional restrictions on her freedom The Government's own mass mobilization organization, the Union The military authorities continued to force the SLORC detained more than 200 NLD activists and supporters project has paid its workers at least a market wage. The Government does not respect these rights. The US called the expulsion an outrage and an insult. The authorities routinely subjected detainees to [177] 26 other activists, including five monks from the Ngwe Kyar Yan monastery in Yangon, were given prison sentences ranging from 6 to 24 years. in the future political structure. and sentenced on August 15 to a 7-year prison term for "knowingly A total of around 280 party members were arrested, including 50 members in Kyaukse township in Mandalay Division, while others are reportedly on the run. 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