Air Bagan

Sources from Yangon revealed that Air Bagan Advertisement signboards were destroyed in downtown area. Tay Za is reported to be in a hotel in Dubai. This is not the focus of the demonstration but some are blaming this man for the economic hardships.

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An appeal to the UN Security Council to protect the people of Burma" hosted on the web by our free on-line petition service, at:

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UN Envoy

Latest news showed that UN Envoy Mr. Gambari has reached Singapore and is ready to enter Myanmar. He has obtained a visa this morning and we can expect good change from this.

U.S. demands immediate halt to Myanmar crackdown (Reuters)

The White House demanded on Thursday that Myanmar's military government immediately halt an intensifying crackdown against protesters in the biggest anti-junta demonstrations in nearly 20 years.

"The Burmese government should not stand in the way of its people's desire for freedom," White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said. "They must stop this violence against peaceful protesters now."

Nine protesters were killed in Myanmar's main city on Thursday when soldiers and police fired on crowds protesting decades of military rule and economic hardship, state media said.

Witnesses said scores of protesters had been wounded or beaten in at least three or four incidents around Yangon after soldiers told residents they had 10 minutes to clear the city center streets or risk getting shot.

The United States has been pushing for years for Myanmar to free Nobel laureate and pro-democracy politician Aung San Suu Kyi and has led a campaign of isolation until the junta allows political reform, including her release.

White House spokesman Tony Fratto said news reports and pictures coming out of Myanmar "highlighted what an outrageous situation it is."

"We want to see continued stepped-up international pressure on Myanmar," he told a White House briefing. "The world is watching. We also need the world acting."

Death Toll

According to the local television news, 9 had been dead today in the protests. Various reports showed that one Japanese reporter, Kenji Nagai (age 50), was among them. Many of the monks and people had been arrested and their fate is unknown.

Burma

Buddhism is the major religion in Burma. Buddhist monks are revered by all people from all walks of life. Now, the monks had started a peaceful demonstration against the Burmese military government.

Many people had joined and several had lost their lives. The whole world has condemned the military regime for its violent reactions. Many of the world leaders had emphasized this issue in UNGA (United Nations General Assembly).

Burmese people are just trying to ask for the mere independence of the country. Setting the "fuel price hike" as a driving force, we are just trying to ask for the economic stability which leads to better living standards. We have been ignored, unheard, tortured psychologically and beaten physically. Will they ever stop giving hard times? Will they ever give back what they have taken? Will they ever give us freedom?

Getting the right answers lies in our hands. The hands of the people. Please try to support and help people reach the goals. At least, pray for them. We are the people and our voices shall be heard from all directions. We shall have our peaceful lives without these blood sucking demons. Strive for our FREEDOM...!!!