| Date |
Location |
Summary |
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2007-08-19 |
Rangoon Division |
More than 400 people marched for nine kilometers from Kokine junction to Tamwe market in Rangoon, led by members of the 88 Generation Students.
AFP (19 Aug 07) Hundreds protest in Myanmar over fuel price hike; AFP (20 Aug 07) Fuel price hike sparks protest in Myanmar; IHT (19 Aug 07) Pro-democracy activists march against fuel price hike in Myanmar; DVB (20 Aug 07) Rangoon activists march against fuel prices |
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2007-08-20 |
Rangoon Division |
About 200 monks demonstrated in Thanlyin Township, Rangoon.
APPPB (28 Aug 07) Update: Summary of Rangoon Protest (Aug 19-25) |
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2007-08-21 |
Rangoon Division |
Six NLD youth members marched from the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda in Rangoon to their party headquarters in Bahan Township.
Mizzima News (21 Aug 07) Activists continue protest despite attempts to stop them; Irrawaddy (21 Aug 07) Junta Targets Opposition Members amid Tension over Fuel Hike |
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2007-08-21 |
Rangoon Division |
Hundreds of people marched from the Shwe Baho Clinic in Tamwe Township, Rangoon to the NLD headquarters on Shwegonedine Road.
APPPB (28 Aug 07) Update: Summary of Rangoon Protest (Aug 19-25) |
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2007-08-21 |
Rangoon Division |
At two campuses of Rangoon University and at the Hlinethaya bus station, activists distributed leaflets encouraging people to join the protests.
APPPB (28 Aug 07) Update: Summary of Rangoon Protest (Aug 19-25) |
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2007-08-22 |
Rangoon Division |
More than 300 protesters, including 88 Generation Students, the NLD, and veteran politician Win Naing, took part in a demonstration in the northern outskirts of Rangoon. Groups from Insein, Mayangone, and Hlaing Townships converged at Hledan traffic point. The 2,000 strong crowd continued on to Sule Pagoda in downtown Rangoon. There were also demonstrations in other parts of Rangoon, including South Dagon Township and San Pya bazaar.
AP (22 Aug 07) Arrests Fail to Deter Myanmar Protesters; NYT (22 Aug 07) Democracy rally held in Myanmar; Irrawaddy (22 Aug 07) Protests Continue in Rangoon; DVB (22 Aug 07) Protestors march in Rangoon despite arrests; Mizzima News (22 Aug 07) Spontaneous demonstration in Rangoon, biggest in decade in Burma; APPPB (28 Aug 07) Update: Summary of Rangoon Protest (Aug 19-25); Mizzima News (22 Aug 07) Spontaneous demonstration in Rangoon, biggest in decade in Burma; AAPP (01 Oct 07) Location of Protests; Available at http://www.aappb.org |
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2007-08-23 |
Rangoon Division |
61-year-old former political prisoner Ohn Than staged a 10-minute solo protest outside the US Embassy in Rangoon.
AP (23 Aug 07) Myanmar protesters march despite arrests; Reuters (23 Aug 07) Myanmar junta squashes more protests in Yangon; Mizzima News (23 Aug 07) Burmese junta arrests more activists but protest spreads |
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2007-08-23 |
Rangoon Division |
About 40 activists, including NLD members, marched for about two miles along Shwegonedine Road toward the party headquarters in Bahan Township, Rangoon.
AFP (23 Aug 07) Myanmar protesters defy junta with new rally; AP (23 Aug 07) Myanmar protesters march despite arrests; Reuters (23 Aug 07) Myanmar junta squashes more protests in Yangon; VOA (23 Aug 07) Burma's Security Forces Block Third Protest in a Week; Independent (24 Aug 07) Burmese junta in military build-up after fuel protests; Bangkok Post (23 Aug 07) New protests, arrests in Burma; Irrawaddy (23 Aug 07) Junta Cracks Down as Rangoon Protests Spread; DVB (23 Aug 07) More protestors bashed in Rangoon |
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2007-08-23 |
Magwe Division |
About 60 demonstrators peacefully marched in protest for about an hour in Yenanchaung Township, Magwe Division.
AP (24 Aug 07) Arrests thwart new Myanmar protest; Reuters (26 Aug 07) Arrested Myanmar activists moved to notorious jail; Irrawaddy (23 Aug 07) Junta Cracks Down as Rangoon Protests Spread; Mizzima News (23 Aug 07) Burmese junta arrests more activists but protest spreads; DVB (23 Aug 07) More protestors bashed in Rangoon |
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2007-08-23 |
Rangoon Division |
People protested in South Dagon Township, Rangoon.
Irrawaddy (23 Aug 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on August 23 |
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2007-08-24 |
Rangoon Division |
About 100 people gathered to demonstrate in front of City Hall in Rangoon.
NLM (25 Aug 07) Some NLD members involved in acts of harming peace and stability of State; Irrawaddy (24 Aug 07) Crackdown on Rangoon Protesters Continues |
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2007-08-24 |
Irrawaddy Division |
Aye Win staged a solo protest in Bassein, Irrawaddy Division for a few minutes before being detained.
Irrawaddy (24 Aug 07) Crackdown on Rangoon Protesters Continues |
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2007-08-24 |
Magwe Division |
About 20 people led by NLD members marched to the Township Peace and Development Council office in Yenanchaung, Magwe Division, to talk to the chairman about increased prices. They then marched to downtown Yenanchaung.
Irrawaddy (24 Aug 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on August 24 |
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2007-08-25 |
Rangoon Division |
Four activists, including Zaw Nyut, Kan, Han Ti, and the leader of the Myanmar Development Committee, Htin Kyaw, were arrested after a demonstration at Theingyi market in Latha Township, Rangoon.
Irrawaddy (25 Aug 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on August 25 |
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2007-08-25 |
Mandalay Division |
More than 150 people held a peaceful demonstration in Mogok, Mandalay Division.
Reuters (26 Aug 07) Arrested Myanmar activists moved to notorious jail; Irrawaddy (25 Aug 07) More than 150 People Demonstrate in Mogok |
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2007-08-26 |
Magwe Division |
About 20 people led by NLD members marched peacefully through Yenanchaung, Magwe Division.
Irrawaddy (26 Aug 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on August 26 |
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2007-08-27 |
Pegu Division |
About 50 activists, including NLD members, marched from the clock tower to the Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Pegu, Pegu Division. Onlookers joined the demonstration, and the crowd reportedly grew to several hundred.
Reuters (27 Aug 07) Protesters defy junta crackdown in Myanmar town; Irrawaddy (24 Aug 07) Crackdown on Rangoon Protesters Continues; DVB (27 Aug 07) Protestors march through Bago; DVB (27 Aug 07) Bago activists forced to sign agreement not to protest; AAPP (01 Oct 07) Location of Protests; Available at http://www.aappb.org; Mizzima News (27 Aug 07) Demonstrations in Pegu |
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2007-08-28 |
Rangoon Division |
More than 70 activists, including NLD member Su Su Nway, demonstrated near a bus stop in Hledan Township, Rangoon.
AP (28 Aug 07) New Myanmar Protest Quashed in Minutes; AFP (28 Aug 07) Dozens detained over new protest in Myanmar; AFP (28 Aug 07) Protests spread around Myanmar; Reuters (28 Aug 07) Myanmar fuel protests spread to northwest oil city; Mizzima News (28 Aug 07) Demonstration in Hledan |
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2007-08-28 |
Arakan State |
A 200 strong crowd of mostly Buddhist monks marched for about an hour through the center of Akyab Township, Arakan State.
Reuters (28 Aug 07) Myanmar fuel protests spread to northwest oil city; DVB (28 Aug 07) Hundreds march against fuel prices in Sittwe |
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2007-08-28 |
Mandalay Division |
Twenty NLD members marched in protest after attending a prayer session for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's release in Meikhtila, Mandalay Division.
AP (29 Aug 07) Security presence stifles protests in Myanmar's biggest city |
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2007-08-28 |
Magwe Division |
About 20 protesters, including NLD members, protested in Yenanchaung, Magwe Division. They visited three monasteries to mark a local Buddhist festival day.
Irrawaddy (28 Aug 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on August 28 |
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2007-08-29 |
Tenasserim Division |
About 100 university students on motorcycles protested around Tavoy, Tenasserim Division. Eleven students at Tavoy University held a discussion about the demonstrations in Burma that was broken up by university and Township Peace and Development Council officials.
AP (29 Aug 07) Security presence stifles protests in Myanmar's biggest city; IMNA (29 Aug 07) University students in Tavoy stage protests; Mizzima News (29 Aug 07) Demo discussions in Dawei university
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2007-08-29 |
Arakan State |
About 200 Buddhist monks led a demonstration of 1,000 people in Akyab Township, Arakan State.
Mizzima News (29 Aug 07) Demo discussions in Dawei university |
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2007-08-30 |
Mandalay Division |
A group of about 25 people, including NLD and 88 Generation members, marched through Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division to Suutaungpyih Pagoda to pray for the release of all political prisoners and the reversal of the price hikes.
AP (30 Aug 07) Myanmar hunts protest leaders; DVB (30 Aug 07) Kyaukpadaung protestors call for release of detainees |
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2007-08-30 |
Mandalay Division |
About 30 people, including 12 elected MPs, marched from the NLD headquarters through the streets of Mandalay for about an hour.
DVB (30 Aug 07) Twelve elected Burmese MPs stage peaceful protest |
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2007-08-30 |
Rangoon Division |
Protesters detained at Kyaikasan interrogation center in Rangoon launched a hunger strike demanding medical treatment for NLD youth member, Oo Way, who suffered a broken leg as he was detained for demonstrating at Hledan Market on 28 August.
Irrawaddy (31 Aug 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on August 31 |
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2007-08-31 |
Arakan State |
Two men, Sithu and Than Lwin, demonstrated for about one hour at the local market in Taunggoat, Arakan State.
DVB (31 Aug 07) Two men arrested after Taunggok protest |
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2007-09-02 |
Arakan State |
Solo protester Bu Maung walked near the port in Buthidaung, Arakan State, carrying a placard calling for the decrease of commodity prices. Onlookers clapped their hands in support.
AAPP (01 Oct 07) Location of Protests; Available at http://www.aappb.org |
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2007-09-03 |
Irrawaddy Division |
More than 1,000 people demonstrated in Labutta Township, Irrawaddy Division. They came out to support three activists, including former NLD member Aung Moe Win, who had planned a long march to Rangoon. The group stopped to give speeches three times, and was arrested on the outskirts of the town.
IHT (03 Sep 07) Myanmar protest hits junta leader's hometown as calls for UN action intensify; DVB (03 Sep 07) More than 1000 march in Laputta; Irrawaddy (03 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 3 |
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2007-09-03 |
Mandalay Division |
A group of 14 writers and poets led by Nyunt Lwin, Tin Latt Ko, and Zin Kyaw Pai demonstrated in Kyaukse, Mandalay Division, the hometown of SPDC Senior-General Than Shwe.
IHT (03 Sep 07) Myanmar protest hits junta leader's hometown as calls for UN action intensify; DVB (03 Sep 07) Poets lead protest in military head’s home town |
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2007-09-03 |
Kachin State |
University students in Myitkyina, Kachin State, put up a poster demanding a roll back of oil prices and scrapping the outcome of National Convention.
APPPB (04 Sep 07) Update: Two Protests Today & 2nd Week Summary of Events |
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2007-09-04 |
Arakan State |
About 1,000 people led by 15 NLD members marched in Taunggoat, Arakan State demanding the release of two men arrested on 31 August for demonstrating against the rise in fuel prices.
Reuters (04 Sep 07) Myanmar protest march attracts 1,000 people; DVB (04 Sep 07) Thousands protest arrests in Taunggok |
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2007-09-04 |
Chin State |
About ten NLD members led by activist Ohn Hla gathered at Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon to pray for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
DVB (04 Sep 07) NLD members march in Hakha |
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2007-09-04 |
Rangoon Division |
About ten NLD members led by activist Ohn Hla gathered at Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon to pray for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Irrawaddy (04 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 4; AAPP (01 Oct 07) Location of Protests; Available at http://www.aappb.org |
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2007-09-04 |
Magwe Division |
A group of ten NLD members led by elected MP Hlaing Aye demonstrated in front of the local SPDC office in Pakokku Township, Magwe Division.
DVB (04 Sep 07) NLD protestors cheered in Pakokku |
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2007-09-04 |
Shan State |
NLD members in Taunggyi, Shan State joined a worldwide hunger strike in support of the detained protesters who were staging a hunger strike while in detention. They were demanding medical treatment for a fellow protester who was injured while protesting on 22 August.
APPPB (06 Sep 07) Update: '88 Letter to UNSG & More on Inside/Outside Burma |
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2007-09-05 |
Irrawaddy Division |
Fifteen NLD members demonstrated in Bogale, Irrawaddy Division, marching from Pyapon Port to the market. They were joined by a crowd of 1,000 cheering supporters.
AP (05 Sep 07) Myanmar Breaks Up Monk Protest; DVB (05 Sep 07) NLD leader arrested after Bogalay protest; APPPB (06 Sep 07) Update: '88 Letter to UNSG & More on Inside/Outside Burma |
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2007-09-05 |
Magwe Division |
SPDC Army soldiers fired warning shots to break up a demonstration of about 500 monks in Pakokku, Magwe Division. They severely beat and arrested three of the monks.
AP (06 Sep 07) Myanmar monks briefly hold hostages; AFP (06 Sep 07) Myanmar monks end standoff, release local officials; Reuters (06 Sep 07) Myanmar monks seize govt officials, burn cars |
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2007-09-06 |
Magwe Division |
Angered by the SPDC’s violent reaction to a demonstration on 05 September, monks from the largest monastery in Pakokku, Magwe Division held about ten junta officials hostage to secure the release of their three detained colleagues. Both the SPDC officials and the monks were released in the afternoon.
Reuters (06 Sep 07) Myanmar monks seize govt officials, burn cars; AP (06 Sep 07) Protesting Myanmar monks free hostages; AFP (06 Sep 07) Myanmar monks end standoff, release local officials; Mizzima News (06 Sep 07) Junta, monks exchange detainees in Pakhokku
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2007-09-07 |
Arakan State |
Local NLD members led a one hour demonstration in Gwa Township, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (08 Sep 07) Peaceful Protests in Arakan's Southernmost Township |
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2007-09-07 |
Rangoon Division |
Workers staged a demonstration in an industrial area of Hlinethaya Township, Rangoon.
APPPB (08 Sep 07) Update: News Spread on Death of Detained Student Leader |
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2007-09-08 |
Rangoon Division |
Twelve NLD members led by Than Htay demonstrated in Dawbon Township, Rangoon against the junta’s sharp fuel price hikes. About 50 people followed them, applauding their protest.
Irrawaddy (08 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 8 |
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2007-09-10 |
Irrawaddy Division |
Two monks staged a sit-in in front of the hospital in Nyaungdon, Irrawaddy Division, protesting high fuel and commodities prices.
APPPB (10 Sep 07) Update: The '88 Response to SPDC, Monks Movement & Plan |
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2007-09-11 |
Arakan State |
Sar Pyin villager Soe Win protested in Taunggoat, Arakan State, carrying a placard calling for the release of political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and for the excommunication of SPDC Senior-General Than Shwe from the Buddhist religion.
Irrawaddy (11 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 11; Mizzima News (12 Sep 07) Solo protestor in Taungkok sentenced to four years imprisonment |
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2007-09-13 |
Rangoon Division |
Unidentified groups of students distributed anti-junta pamphlets at Sanpya market and around the railway station in Thingyankyun Township, Rangoon.
Mizzima News (14 Sep 07) Anti-government pamphlets distributed in Thingankyun, Rangoon |
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2007-09-16 |
Magwe Division |
About 30 monks staged a protest in Chauk, Magwe Division, marching through the town and chanting Buddha’s words on loving kindness, metta sutta.
DVB (17 Sep 07) Chauk monks stage small protest; Irrawaddy (17 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 17 |
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2007-09-16 |
Magwe Division |
About 70 monks in Saku Township, Magwe Division agreed to boycott members of the SPDC, refusing to accept any offerings from them.
Mizzima News (17 Sep 07) Monks in Saku Township ready to boycott the SPDC |
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2007-09-17 |
Magwe Division |
About 300 monks marched through the streets of Chauk, Magwe Division, reciting words to protect one from evil or harm, paritta sutta.
Irrawaddy (17 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 17 |
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2007-09-17 |
Mandalay Division |
More than 700 monks held a demonstration against the military junta in Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division. The monks marched through the streets chanting prayers.
AFP (18 Sep 07) Buddhist monks march in Myanmar amid threats of tougher action; BBC (17 Sep 07) Burma monks stage fresh protests; DVB (17 Sep 07) Kyaukpadaung monks march against the military |
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2007-09-17 |
Mandalay Division |
About 300 monks from Koe-zaung Monastery in Myinggyan, Mandalay Division, refused alms offered by USDA officials.
APPPB (17 Sep 07) Update: Nationwide Boycott by Buddhist Monks & More from Inside Burma |
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2007-09-18 |
Magwe Division |
More than 100 monks demonstrated in Chauk, Magwe Division.
DVB (18 Sep 07) Monks mark start of boycott with metta chants; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Overturning of rice bowls" headlines largest protests to date, as monks lead the way |
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2007-09-18 |
Mandalay Division |
More than 250 monks marched through the streets of Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division.
DVB (18 Sep 07) Monks march in Kyaukpadaung, Aung Lan and Pakkoku; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Overturning of rice bowls" headlines largest protests to date, as monks lead the way |
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2007-09-18 |
Magwe Division |
About 100 monks and marched through the streets of Allen Township, Magwe Division chanting metta sutta.
AFP (18 Sep 07) Hundreds of monks protest around Myanmar; DVB (18 Sep 07) Monks march in Kyaukpadaung, Aung Lan and Pakkoku; Telegraph (19 Sep 07) Burmese monks defy junta with Buddhist prayers; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Overturning of rice bowls" headlines largest protests to date, as monks lead the way |
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2007-09-18 |
Magwe Division |
More than 600 monks rallied in Pakokku, Magwe Division.
AFP (18 Sep 07) Hundreds of monks protest around Myanmar; DVB (18 Sep 07) Monks march in Kyaukpadaung, Aung Lan and Pakkoku; Telegraph (19 Sep 07) Burmese monks defy junta with Buddhist prayers; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Overturning of rice bowls" headlines largest protests to date, as monks lead the way |
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2007-09-18 |
Pegu Division |
About 2,000 monks demonstrated in the streets of Pegu, Pegu Division, chanting prayers.
AFP (18 Sep 07) Hundreds of monks protest around Myanmar; Reuters (18 Sep 07) Tear gas used against Myanmar protest, monks hit; AP (18 Sep 07) Monks march in Myanmar amid tight security at temples; AP (18 Sep 07) Monks protest in Myanmar amid tight security; DVB (18 Sep 07) Two thousand monks march in Bago; Telegraph (19 Sep 07) Burmese monks defy junta with Buddhist prayers; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Overturning of rice bowls" headlines largest protests to date, as monks lead the way |
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2007-09-18 |
Pegu Division |
About 200 monks from the town of Gyobinguak in Tharrawaddy Township, Pegu Division marched through the streets, chanting the paritta sutta.
Irrawaddy (18 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 18 |
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2007-09-18 |
Rangoon Division |
More than 300 monks marched towards the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, where close to 1,000 civilians gathered. Arriving at the sealed off Shwedagon, the monks scattered, then regrouped in the area of Theinbyu street and Botataung Paya with a crowd of about 2,000.
AFP (18 Sep 07) Hundreds of monks protest around Myanmar; AP (18 Sep 07) Monks march in Myanmar amid tight security at temples; Reuters (18 Sep 07) Tear gas used against Myanmar protest, monks hit; AP (18 Sep 07) Monks protest in Myanmar amid tight security; Telegraph (19 Sep 07) Burmese monks defy junta with Buddhist prayers; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Overturning of rice bowls" headlines largest protests to date, as monks lead the way; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Tear gas used against monks in Sittwe, Simultaneous demonstrations in Rangoon and other cities in Burma
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2007-09-18 |
Arakan State |
More than 1,000 monks rallied in Akyab, Arakan State. Authorities arrested at least three monks.
AFP (18 Sep 07) Hundreds of monks protest around Myanmar; Reuters (18 Sep 07) Tear gas used against Myanmar protest, monks hit; Telegraph (19 Sep 07) Burmese monks defy junta with Buddhist prayers; Mizzima News (18 Sep 07) Overturning of rice bowls" headlines largest protests to date, as monks lead the way; Reuters (18 Sep 07) Tear gas used against Myanmar protest, monks hit; Telegraph (19 Sep 07) Burmese monks defy junta with Buddhist prayers |
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2007-09-19 |
Rangoon Division |
About 500 monks peacefully occupied the Sule Pagoda. About 200 others demonstrated in other suburbs of Rangoon.
AP (19 Sep 07) Buddhist monks occupy Myanmar pagoda as part of protests; AFP (19 Sep 07) Myanmar monks defy junta with third day of protests; DVB (19 Sep 07) Thousands turn out to support Rangoon protests |
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2007-09-19 |
Mandalay Division |
More than 1,000 monks from various monasteries marched to Ma Soe Rein monastery and to the Maha Myat Muni Pagoda in Mandalay.
AP (19 Sep 07) Buddhist monks occupy Myanmar pagoda as part of protests; AFP (19 Sep 07) Myanmar monks defy junta with third day of protests; DVB (19 Sep 07) Thousands turn out to support Rangoon protests |
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2007-09-19 |
Pegu Division |
About 500 monks and 500 civilians held an anti-junta protest in Prome, Pegu Division.
AFP (19 Sep 07) Myanmar monks defy junta with third day of protests; DVB (19 Sep 07) Thousands turn out to support Rangoon protests |
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2007-09-19 |
Sagaing Division |
Around 200 monks marched through the streets of Kalay, Sagaing Division.
Khonumthung News (19 Sep 07) Hundreds of monks protest in Kalay, Burma; DVB (19 Sep 07) Thousands turn out to support Rangoon protests |
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2007-09-19 |
Arakan State |
More than 1,000 monks staged a sit-in outside a police station in Akyab, Arakan State.
AFP (19 Sep 07) Myanmar monks defy junta with third day of protests |
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2007-09-19 |
Arakan State |
Over 50 monks demonstrated in the streets of Ponnagyun, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (20 Sep 07) Demonstrations spread to another Arakan town |
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2007-09-19 |
Magwe Division |
Monks from about 30 monasteries in Taungdwingyi Township, Magwe Division refused to accept alms from military officials and their families. Anti-junta pamphlets were distributed.
Mizzima News (19 Sep 07) Monks in Sittwe seized gov office more than 4 hours |
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2007-09-20 |
Rangoon Division |
More than 1,300 monks joined by thousands of civilians marched through the street of Rangoon. After being blocked from entering the Shwedagon Pagoda, the march continued towards Sule Pagoda. About 200 other monks from the Nikal Ngar Yat monastery in Rangoon also held an anti-junta protest, chanting metta and refusing to accept any donations.
AFP (20 Sep 07) Buddhist group vows Myanmar protests will continue; AP (21 Sep 07) Myanmar Protests Enter 4th Day; DVB (20 Sep 07) Rangoon monks call for UN action; Mizzima News (20 Sep 07) Monks protest in Rangoon, Monywa; Irrawaddy (20 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 20; DVB (20 Sep 07) Monks sponsored by junta leader’s wife join protests |
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2007-09-20 |
Sagaing Division |
More than 500 monks marched for an hour to protest against the junta in Monywa, Sagaing Division.
DVB (20 Sep 07) Monywa monks defy official warnings over protests; Irrawaddy (20 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 20 |
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2007-09-20 |
Arakan State |
About 20 people marched in support of the monks’ protests by marching for about an hour in the streets of Rathidaung, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (21 Sep 07) Small demonstration in Rathidaung, Arakan |
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2007-09-20 |
Rangoon Division |
Over 3,000 people, including about 1,500 monks, marched along the flooded streets of Rangoon. More than 200 monks held a prayer vigil at the Maelamu Pagoda in North Rangoon.
AFP (22 Sep 07) Protest monks call for prayer vigils in Myanmar; AP (22 Sep 07) 10,000 protest against Myanmar gov't; AFP (21 Sep 07) Myanmar monks march again as pressure mounts on junta; AFP (22 Sep 07) Thousands march in Yangon as pressure mounts on Myanmar; IMNA (21 Sep 07) Determined monks continue protests in Burma |
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2007-09-21 |
Sagaing Division |
Over 1,000 monks held a one hour rally in Shwebo, Sagaing Division.
Mizzima News (21 Sep 07) Monks in Shwebo join protests today |
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2007-09-21 |
Pegu Division |
About 100 monks marched in a peaceful demonstration in the rain from their monasteries to Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Pegu, Pegu Division.
Irrawaddy (21 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 21 |
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2007-09-21 |
Mandalay Division |
Over 700 monks from Maha Gandayone monastery marched through the street in Amarapura Township, Mandalay Division. Monks at the forefront carried a Buddhist flag and an alms bowl turned upside-down.
Irrawaddy (21 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 21 |
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2007-09-21 |
Magwe Division |
Over 1,000 monks marched to Thihoshin Pagoda in Pakokku, Magwe Division chanting suttas.
Mizzima News (21 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-21 |
Mandalay Division |
As many as 50,000 people led by monks protested in Mogok Township, Mandalay Division. The crowd stopped at Nyuangpingyi Suhtaungpyih Pagoda and sang the national anthem.
Mizzima News (21 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-21 |
Pegu Division |
About 200 monks led a two hour peaceful demonstration through the streets of Daik U, Pegu Division, with over 500 civilians following.
Irrawaddy (21 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 21; Mizzima News (21 Sep 07) Monks in Shwebo join protests today |
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2007-09-22 |
Rangoon Division |
More than 1,500 monks marched through the streets of Rangoon and held a prayer vigil at the Shwedagon Pagoda. The monks also stopped briefly in front of the Chinese Embassy.
AFP (23 Sep 07) Emboldened Myanmar monks challenge junta rule; AFP (22 Sep 07) Monks lead protest rally in Yangon; Irrawaddy (22 Sep 07) Suu Kyi greets monks at her home; 10,000 monks demonstrate in Mandalay; Irrawaddy (22 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 22
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2007-09-22 |
Rangoon Division |
A crowd of 500 monks and civilians passed a roadblock and walked to the lakeside house where Daw Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained. She greeted the demonstrators from her gate in her first public appearance in more than four years.
AP (24 Sep 07) Myanmar celebrities support monks in wave of anti-government protests; New York Times (23 Sep 07) Challenge to Myanmar’s junta gains momentum |
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2007-09-22 |
Mandalay Division |
Ten thousand people, including 4,000 monks, marched through the streets of Mandalay to Eintawyar Pagoda.
New York Times (23 Sep 07) Challenge to Myanmar’s junta gains momentum; Irrawaddy (22 Sep 07) Suu Kyi greets monks at her home; 10,000 monks demonstrate in Mandalay |
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2007-09-22 |
Arakan State |
About 200 monks demonstrated in Mrauk U, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (23 Sep 07) Monks Protest in Mrauk U and Kyauktaw |
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2007-09-22 |
Arakan State |
About 60 monks marched for about an hour through the streets of Kyauktaw, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (23 Sep 07) Monks Protest in Mrauk U and Kyauktaw |
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2007-09-22 |
Arakan State |
About 400 monks demonstrated in Minbya, Arakan State.
APPPB (25 Sep 07) Update: Nationwide Demonstrations & SPDC Plans to Crackdown |
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2007-09-22 |
Sagaing Division |
About 200 monks rallied in Sagaing, Sagaing Division.
Irrawaddy (22 Sep 07) Suu Kyi greets monks at her home; 10,000 monks demonstrate in Mandalay |
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2007-09-22 |
Sagaing Division |
At least 300 monks marched for the third consecutive day in Monywa, Sagaing Division.
Mizzima News (22 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-22 |
Kachin State |
About 300 monks marched through the streets of Myitkyina Township, Kachin State.
Kachin News Group (23 Sep 07) Monks in Kachin state storm out of confinement to protest |
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2007-09-22 |
Magwe Division |
At least 200 monks marched through Yenangyaung town, Magwe Division, and 2,000 civilians cheered them on at the main market.
Mizzima News (22 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-23 |
Rangoon Division |
About 20,000 people led by 10,000 monks demonstrated against the SPDC in Rangoon. At least 100 nuns joined the demonstration. People in the crowd formed a human chain to protect the clerics. Armed riot police prevented a crowd of about 400 monks and demonstrators from again approaching Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s home.
AP (23 Sep 07) 20,000 march against Myanmar government; New York Times (23 Sep 07) Challenge to Myanmar’s junta gains momentum; AP (24 Sep 07) Myanmar police stop Suu Kyi march; Irrawaddy (23 Sep 07) Police bar second visit by monks to Suu Kyi’s home
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2007-09-23 |
Rangoon Division |
About 200 monks followed by 800 supporters marched in Myanikone, Sanchaung Township, Rangoon Division. Christians in the township were invited to join the protests.
Mizzima News (23 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-23 |
Kachin State |
Over 400 monks demonstrated against the military junta in Bhamo, Kachin State.
Kachin News Group (23 Sep 07) Monks in Kachin state storm out of confinement to protest |
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2007-09-23 |
Kachin State |
About 300 monks, followed by 1,000 civilians, marched through the streets of Myitkyina, Kachin State.
Irrawaddy (23 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 23; Mizzima News (23 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-23 |
Magwe Division |
About 300 monks held a one-hour prayer vigil in Magwe, Magwe Division.
AFP (23 Sep 07) Emboldened Myanmar monks challenge junta rule; APPPB (25 Sep 07) Update: Nationwide Demonstrations & SPDC Plans to Crackdown |
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2007-09-23 |
Magwe Division |
About 40 monks began marching in Minbu, Magwe Division.
Mizzima News (23 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-23 |
Mandalay Division |
About 600 monks marched peacefully from Mandalay’s Maha Myat Muni Pagoda. Another 2,000 monks from different monasteries were marching in other parts of Mandalay, with hundreds of civilians following.
Irrawaddy (23 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 23; Mizzima News (23 Sep 07) Protests across Burma
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2007-09-23 |
Sagaing Division |
More than 50 monks marched for the fourth consecutive day in Monywa, Sagaing Division.
Mizzima News (23 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-23 |
Sagaing Division |
About 240 monks peacefully demonstrated in Shwebo, Sagaing Division, with about 2,000 people joining them.
APPPB (25 Sep 07) Update: Nationwide Demonstrations & SPDC Plans to Crackdown |
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2007-09-23 |
Arakan State |
Fifty monks walked in protest in Rathidaung, Arakan State, supported by 600 people.
APPPB (25 Sep 07) Update: Nationwide Demonstrations & SPDC Plans to Crackdown |
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2007-09-24 |
Rangoon Division |
About 20,000 monks led as many as 100,000 people in a 15-kilometer rally in Rangoon, from the Shwedagon pagoda to the NLD headquarters.
AP (24 Sep 07) Myanmar anti-government protesters claim 100,000 marching through Yangon; DVB (24 Sep 07) Protests swell as monks receive increasing support; Irrawaddy (24 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 24 |
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2007-09-24 |
Arakan State |
About 150 monks from several monasteries led a demonstration in Kyaukpyu, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (24 Sep 07) Monks started today's protest at 12:30 pm in Akyab (Sittwe) and Kyaukpru and Mrauk U in Arakan State |
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2007-09-24 |
Arakan State |
Three hundred monks marched through the streets of Mrauk U, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (24 Sep 07) Monks started today's protest at 12:30 pm in Akyab (Sittwe) and Kyaukpru and Mrauk U in Arakan State |
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2007-09-24 |
Mandalay Division |
As many as 600 monks rallied in Mandalay. Hundreds of residents marched alongside the monks, wearing traditional pinni jackets in the same color as monks’ robes.
AP (24 Sep 07) Myanmar anti-government protesters claim 100,000 marching through Yangon; Irrawaddy (24 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 24
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2007-09-24 |
Mandalay Division |
Over 1,000 monks and 100,000 civilians protested in Mogok, Mandalay Division.
Mizzima News (24 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-24 |
Kachin State |
Over 300 monks marched in Bhamo, Kachin State.
Kachin News Group (24 Sep 07) Monks demonstrate for second day in Kachin State |
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2007-09-24 |
Kachin State |
About 200 young monks rallied for more than two hours in Myitkyina, Kachin State.
Kachin News Group (24 Sep 07) Monks demonstrate for second day in Kachin State |
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2007-09-24 |
Mon State |
More than 5,000 people, including about 100 university students, joined in a demonstration led by 1,500 monks from various monasteries in Moulmein, Mon State.
IMNA (24 Sep 07) Over 1500 monks protest in Moulmein |
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2007-09-24 |
Sagaing Division |
Thousands of people, including university students, participated in an anti-junta demonstration led by about 600 monks in Kalay, Sagaing Division.
Khonumthung News (24 Sep 07) University students and people join monks in Kalay |
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2007-09-24 |
Sagaing Division |
More than 400 monks protested in Monywa, Sagaing Division.
Irrawaddy (24 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 24 |
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2007-09-24 |
Sagaing Division |
About 120 monks marched through Shwebo, Sagaing Division for three hours.
Mizzima News (24 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-24 |
Arakan State |
Over 5,000 protesters led by about 300 monks and 30 nuns demonstrated in Minbya, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (25 Sep 07) Monks Protest in Minbya and Rathidaung |
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2007-09-24 |
Arakan State |
About 2,000 people led by monks protested against the military regime in Rathidaung, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (25 Sep 07) Monks Protest in Minbya and Rathidaung |
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2007-09-24 |
Arakan State |
Over 100,000 people including monks, nuns, and students held a three-hour anti-junta rally in Akyab, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (25 Sep 07) Over 100,000 people stage demonstration in Akyab |
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2007-09-24 |
Shan State |
Thirty seven monks marched from the Wat Teuleng monastery to a downtown market in Kyaukme, Shan State.
SHAN (03 Oct 07) Unreported protest in Shan State |
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2007-09-24 |
Magwe Division |
About 2,500 monks and more than 100,000 civilians marched in Pakokku, Magwe Division, chanting metta sutta.
Irrawaddy (24 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 24 |
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2007-09-24 |
Magwe Division |
About 250 monks and 300 civilians marched in rows of three through the streets of Natmauk, Magwe Division, the birthplace of Burma’s independence hero, General Aung San.
Mizzima News (24 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-24 |
Magwe Division |
About 150 monks demonstrated in Sinphyukyun, Magwe Division, chanting prayers at several pagodas in the town.
Mizzima News (24 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-24 |
Magwe Division |
About 250 monks marched through Yesagyo Township, Magwe Division, carrying Buddhist flags and chanting metta.
Mizzima News (24 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-24 |
Magwe Division |
Two hundred monks marched through Allen, Magwe Division, followed by 500 people supporting them with food and water. Residents cheered them on along their path.
Mizzima News (24 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-24 |
Magwe Division |
At least 30 nuns and over 1000 monks held a protest march in Chauk, Magwe Division. About 3,000 people marched behind the monks, while 30,000 to 40,000 lined the streets in support.
Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-24 |
Pegu Division |
More than 400 monks marched through the downtown of Pegu, Pegu Division. They were later joined by hundreds more monks and about 3,000 civilians.
Irrawaddy (24 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 24 |
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2007-09-24 |
Pegu Division |
About 50 monks walked in a peaceful demonstration through Nattalin, Pegu Division.
Irrawaddy (24 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 24 |
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2007-09-24 |
Pegu Division |
About 400 monks began demonstrating in Daik U, Pegu Divison. As they marched through the market, 1,000 vendors who abandoned their stalls joined them.
Mizzima News (24 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-24 |
Tenasserim Division |
About 37 monks marched in Kawthaung, Tenasserim Division, chanting paritta sutta and carrying a Buddhist flag and an upside-down alms bowl.
Irrawaddy (24 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 24 |
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2007-09-25 |
Rangoon Division |
Amid heavy security, 10,000 monks led more than 100,000 people, including workers, activists, and students in an anti-junta rally in Rangoon. Some students carried flags with the fighting peacock, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement.
AFP (25 Sep 07) Monks lead new protest despite Myanmar junta's warnings; Reuters (25 Sep 07) Myanmar troops pour into Yangon after protests; Reuters (26 Sep 07) Myanmar curfew lifted; BBC News (26 Sep 07) First curfew ends in tense Burma; DVB (25 Sep 07) Defiant protests continue despite first signs of military response; IMNA (25 Sep 07) Despite warning the monks still protest in Burma; Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon
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2007-09-25 |
Mandalay Division |
About 700 monks led an anti-junta demonstration in Mandalay.
AP (24 Sep 07) Monks relaunch protests in Myanmar; Reuters (25 Sep 07) Myanmar monks march to Shwedagaon despite warning |
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2007-09-25 |
Mandalay Division |
About 1,500 monks protested in Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division, followed by as many as 10,000 civilians.
Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests across Burma; Irrawaddy (25 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 25 |
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2007-09-25 |
Arakan State |
About 40,000 monks and civilians took to the streets of Taunggoat, Arakan State.
Reuters (25 Sep 07) Myanmar troops pour into Yangon after protests; Reuters (26 Sep 07) Myanmar curfew lifted |
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2007-09-25 |
Sagaing Division |
Over 20,000 people, including monks, students, and ordinary citizens demonstrated against the SPDC in Kalay, Sagaing Division. The monks walked on the outside of the rows of civilians in order to protect them.
Khonumthung News (25 Sep 07) Mass protest in Kalay into fourth day; Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-25 |
Mon State |
Over 2,000 monks led a crowd of 5,000 in a protest against the military regime in Moulmein, Mon State. Many local university students joined the demonstration.
IMNA (25 Sep 07) Moulmein University students join protest |
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2007-09-25 |
Arakan State |
About 500 monks led over 5,000 protesters in an anti-junta demonstration in Akyab, Arakan State. About 1,000 Muslims joined the two and a half hour protest.
Narinjara News (26 Sep 07) Despite junta's threats, protests continue in Akyab; Narinjara News (26 Sep 07) Akyab Muslim community joins monks protest; Irrawaddy (25 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 25 |
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2007-09-25 |
Sagaing Division |
About 200 monks peacefully marched in Shwebo Township, Sagaing Division, followed closely by SPDC authorities.
Irrawaddy (25 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 25 |
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2007-09-25 |
Sagaing Division |
About 150 monks marched through Sagaing Township, Sagaing Division.
Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-25 |
Sagaing Division |
Over 2,000 monks and civilians protested in Monywa, Sagaing Division.
Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-25 |
Kachin State |
In the first protest in two decades in Mohnyin, Kachin State, about 60 monks demonstrated against the SPDC.
Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests across Burma; Irrawaddy (25 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 25 |
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2007-09-25 |
Kachin State |
More than 200 monks marched through Bhamo Township, Kachin State, but barred NLD members from joining them.
Irrawaddy (25 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 25 |
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2007-09-25 |
Pegu Division |
About 100 monks protested in Taungoo, Pegu Division.
Mizzima News (25 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-26 |
Rangoon Division |
About 10,000 people, including 2,000 monks, marched through the streets of Rangoon, despite attacks on and arrests of protesters.
DPA (26 Sep 07) Burma army starts killing; New York Times (26 Sep 07) Police clash with monks in Myanmar; DVB (26 Sep 07) Protests draw violent response from security forces |
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2007-09-26 |
Mandalay Division |
Over 10,000 people led by monks marched through the streets of Mandalay despite tear gas and warning shots fired by the regime’s security forces.
Irrawaddy (26 Sep 07) Burmese troops fire on Rangoon protestors; unconfirmed reports say five monks, one woman dead |
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2007-09-26 |
Mandalay Division |
Over 10,000 civilians joined more than 3,000 monks in their protests in Myingyan, Mandalay Division.
Mizzima News (26 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-26 |
Arakan State |
About 50,000 people led by 2,000 monks peacefully demonstrated in Akyab, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (26 Sep 07) Despite junta's threats, protests continue in Akyab; Narinjara News (27 Sep 07) Army reinforces troops in Akyab with rural battalions |
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2007-09-26 |
Magwe Division |
About 2,000 monks and 500 civilians peacefully marched in Pakokku, Magwe Division.
Mizzima News (26 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-26 |
Mon State |
Monks led over 15,000 people in a demonstration in Moulmein, Mon State.
Mizzima News (26 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-27 |
Rangoon Division |
An estimated 70,000 anti-junta protesters demonstrated in Rangoon. For the second day, SPDC troops fired on them with bullets and tear gas, and SPDC troops, USDA members, and Swan Arr Shin members beat them. The groups would disperse and gather again to march in new locations.
Irrawaddy (27 Sep 07) Rangoon Under Siege; DVB (27 Sep 07) Government response in Rangoon intensifies; Mizzima News (27 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-27 |
Rangoon Division |
About 400 students and youths gathered near Insein Prison in Rangoon, in response to rumors that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi had been transferred there on 23 September.
Mizzima News (27 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-27 |
Rangoon Division |
Tens of thousands of civilians surrounded the Ngwe Kyar Yan monastery in South Okkalapa Township, Rangoon after learning of the SPDC’s violent night time raid there. The monastery's walkways were splattered with blood from beatings. Over 200 monks were taken away.
Guardian (02 Oct 07) 'We don't want to shoot anyone'; Irrawaddy (27 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 27
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2007-09-27 |
Arakan State |
About 200 monks held a two-hour demonstration shouting anti-junta slogans in Akyab, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (28 Sep 07) Protests in Arakan State Continue Despite Crackdown |
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2007-09-27 |
Arakan State |
Over 10,000 people participated in an anti-junta demonstration in Taunggoat, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (28 Sep 07) Protests in Arakan State Continue Despite Crackdown |
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2007-09-28 |
Rangoon Division |
Over 10,000 people demonstrated in the streets of Rangoon.
AFP (28 Sep 07) Burma forces storm cities; FT (28 Sep 07) Fears of mounting death toll in Burma; AP (28 Sep 07) Myanmar breaks up rallies, cuts internet; DVB (28 Sep 07) Protests continue in Rangoon amid ongoing crackdowns |
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2007-09-28 |
Rangoon Division |
One thousand five hundred protesters gathered near the Thamada cinema hall to march towards Sule Pagoda in Rangoon. More than 100 protesters gathered on Pansodan Street and were joined by more people as they demonstrated.
Mizzima News (28 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-28 |
Rangoon Division |
Thirty thousand students carrying fighting peacock flags marched from Nyaungpinlay market towards Sule Pagoda in Rangoon.
Mizzima News (28 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon |
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2007-09-28 |
Rangoon Division |
About 1,000 people broke curfew to maintain a vigil outside monasteries to support monks until midnight in North Okkalapa Township, Rangoon Division.
Guardian (02 Oct 07) 'We don't want to shoot anyone' |
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2007-09-28 |
Mandalay Division |
Thousands of young people on motorbikes rode down a major thoroughfare protesting against the military regime in Mandalay.
AFP (28 Sep 07) Burma forces storm cities |
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2007-09-28 |
Mandalay Division |
More than 8,000 monks and citizens marched through the streets of Mogok, Mandalay Division.
Mizzima News (29 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-29 |
Rangoon Division |
Scattered protesters numbering up to several hundred people defied heavy presence of security forces in Rangoon by playing “cat-and-mouse” with SPDC Army soldiers and riot police. The crowed of protesters swelled to about 10,000 in the afternoon.
Irrawaddy (29 Sep 07) Monks sentenced to six years imprisonment; Rangoon, Mandalay locked down by troops; Mizzima News (29 Sep 07) Protests in Rangoon
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2007-09-29 |
Mandalay Division |
About 5,000 civilians protested despite restrictions and heavy security in Mandalay.
Mizzima News (29 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-29 |
Mandalay Division |
About 1,000 monks led an estimated 30,000 people in a peaceful march in Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division, despite heavy presence of security forces and military troops.
Irrawaddy (29 Sep 07) Monks sentenced to six years imprisonment; Rangoon, Mandalay locked down by troops |
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2007-09-29 |
Arakan State |
About 50 monks led more than 3,000 protesters in a march through the streets of Akyab, Arakan State.
Irrawaddy (29 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 29; Mizzima News (30 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-29 |
Rangoon Division |
Local people broke curfew to maintain a vigil outside monasteries to support monks until midnight in North Okkalapa Township, Rangoon Division.
Guardian (02 Oct 07) 'We don't want to shoot anyone' |
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2007-09-29 |
Rangoon Division |
Residents surrounded Shwe Nyaung Pin monastery in Insein Township, Rangoon, to protect it from troops who were attempting to raid it.
Irrawaddy (30 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 30 |
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2007-09-30 |
Rangoon Division |
Local people broke curfew to maintain a vigil outside monasteries to support monks in North Okkalapa Township, Rangoon Division. At 11:20 the military shut off the power, fired shots in the air and arrested 50 monks.
Guardian (02 Oct 07) 'We don't want to shoot anyone' |
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2007-09-30 |
Mandalay Division |
More than 100 student motorcyclists staged a brief demonstration at an intersection in downtown Mandalay, holding a red flag.
Mizzima News (30 Sep 07) Protests across Burma; Irrawaddy (30 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 30 |
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2007-09-30 |
Arakan State |
Four monks and over 800 civilians held a protest march in Taunggoat, Arakan State.
Mizzima News (30 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-09-30 |
Karenni State |
Villagers in Dimawso and Pharuso Townships in Karenni State held prayers in support and solidarity with the protesters throughout the country.
Mizzima News (30 Sep 07) Protests across Burma |
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2007-10-01 |
Arakan State |
Over 300 people held a two-hour demonstration in Manaung, Arakan State, demanding the release of all political prisoners, a reduction in essential commodity prices, and national reconciliation.
Narinjara News (01 Oct 07) Fresh protests in Arakan |
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2007-10-01 |
Rangoon Division |
Citizens in Rangoon began switching off the state-run nightly newscast, and some also shut off all the lights in their homes during the broadcast.
AP (02 Oct 07) Myanmar citizens expressing their anger by shutting off government news |
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2007-10-01 |
Mandalay Division |
Monks in Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Division refused to accept alms offered by local SPDC members.
Irrawaddy (01 Oct 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on October 1 |
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2007-10-02 |
Arakan State |
Over 1,000 monks and civilians protested again in Manaung, Arakan State.
Narinjara News (05 Oct 07) Troops despatched to Man Aung to quell demonstrations; DVB (03 Oct 07) Arakan protests continue despite threats from authorities |
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2007-10-07 |
Arakan State |
Anti-junta posters criticizing the National Convention began to appear in many key public places in Akyab, Arakan State.
Kaladan News (10 Oct 07) Anti-junta posters all over key areas in Akyab |
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2007-10-26 |
Rangoon Division |
Several groups of people dressed in yellow clothes and carrying yellow candles and flowers held prayers at Rangoon’s Shwedagon Pagoda.
Mizzima News (26 Oct 07) ‘Yellow colour’ worshippers in Shwedagon |
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2007-10-31 |
Magwe Division |
About 200 monks from several monasteries in Pakokku, Magwe Division, demonstrated for about an hour marching in the streets and chanting metta.
AP (31 Oct 07) More than 100 Buddhist monks march for first time since last month's crackdown; DVB (31 Oct 07) 200 monks protest in Pakokku |
