September 28, 2007
The Burmese Army doesn't discriminate - they will kill children too
Some one sent me this report and I've translated it for you in the best of my ability (it is sometimes hard to discern facts as the witnesses seem to be talking at a fast speed) and you can see the original in Burmese below the post.
Students and children shot at, beaten, hit with army trucks and arrested in front of State High School 3, Tar Mway (S.H.S 3 TM) in Yangon
Sept 27, 2007 - Some of the crowds, that consisted mainly of students, were dispersed from their protests in Pan So Dan Street in Yangon were heading past the S.H.S 3 TM and it happened to be the same time as the school releasing the students for the day. The army trucks barricaded the area and then when the students were caught running in the middle of the barricade and the Army trucks, the soldiers are said to have tried to run over the students from behind. 1 student was killed this way as the headlights from the truck fell on him.
In the commotion of Mothers, teachers and children and other students running for their lives (to hide inside the school or just away from), the soldiers fired shots at them and also into the air. The reports says that many children from Primary School ages(1st grade to 4th grade - 5 to 9 year olds) were hit by the bullets and arrested.
Witnesses have said that many bystandars tried to protect the children and mothers but in trying so, were hit and/or arrested.
I am not sure how many were hurt but at gunpoint 300 students (the articles said children) were arrested.
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Please help us, please help us, please help us.
I'm from Chile... I din't know about Birmania until a week ago... I'm completly shok!!!! How can be the Army be so cruel !!!! I'm so frustrated with the news I see..i don't know what to do to help people in Birmania... How can China not vote against this dictator regime???? And Russia ???? It's incredible, really, I'm very frustrated with this....
Posted by: daniel at September 28, 2007 04:44 PMThank you - I'm glad the internet is around this time for the deeds of the Junta to be exposed.
UN envoy is on his way to Burma. Will he be able to change the minds of these cruel people? Only time will tell.
China is getting a bit frustrated but Russia still doesn't care.
Posted by: Yangon Thu at September 28, 2007 04:59 PMMingalabar to all Myanmar friends !
Myanmar is a most special place on earth with
the most beautiful people and culture. The world
can learn so much from you.
I wish that the Sayadaws tell the generals and soldiers and riot police that THIS IS NOT THE BUDDHA'S WAY. They must put down ALL arms against their own people !!!!!
Human rights violations must be brought before the international courts in DEN HAAG ! I want to see Mr. Than Shwe and all other Junta-Generals before court like Mr. Milosevic and all the other evil doers !!!
UN troops must help !!
All the best for you all
Bhavatu Sabbhe Mangalam Rakhantu Sabbhe Devata
Sabbe Buddha Nubavena Sadasothi Bavanthute
I had this comment on my blog this morning. One Response to “Burma: Continuing violence in Rangoon and Mandalay”
1. hunterseeker Says:
September 28th, 2007 at 10:17 am edit
Got this from ABITSU site early this morning while internet was still up.
UN Designated Official in Rangoon has established a 24 hour hotline in case of emergency, especially during curfew hours. The numbers to call are: 01 554 597 or 01 554 625. Please pass this to all people inside Burma.
Hunterseeker
Please pass this on.
Gather up lots of food in the coming days and organize everyone not to go to work (that means everyone). Tell the protest leaders.
Hi anon, where have you heard this from?
thanks.
Dreamburo - thanks for the Hotline, I've emailed it to people
Posted by: Yangon Thu at September 28, 2007 10:04 PM