The people of Burma have been publicly protesting since August 21 against the arbitrary and dramatic increase of fuel prices announced six days earlier.
The Nation: Published on September 1, 2007
The protests that started in Rangoon have been spreading to other parts of Burma despite a brutal crackdown by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). The junta has arrested hundreds of peaceful protesters including "1988 generation" student leaders and active members from the National League for Democracy (NLD). The military authorities and their militias have been violently cracking down on unarmed civilian protesters, who have been peacefully protesting against their desperate economic situation.
The people of Burma are hoping that the international community, especially regional players Japan and Asean members, will push for changes in Burma. Two other important players are China and Russia. They should think over their vetoes on the Burma issue in sympathy with the poor Burmese people, who have been facing heavy taxes, starvation, disease, arbitrary arrests and extrajudicial killings.
Zin Linn
Bangkok
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/09/01/opinion/opinion_30047329.php
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