Burmese in London support for Yangon Demonstrations

Democracy loving expatriate Burmese people in London staged a protest in front of Burmese military regime embassy in London to show their support to the peaceful marchings and anti-inflation protests in Rangoon and other cities in Burma. It was attended by more than a hundred activists from BDMA-UK, NLD-LA-UK, BMA, Burma Campaign UK, Christian Solodarity, Amnesty International and other international friends of Burma.

After the demonstration, some activists went on to a 24 hour hunger strike; and they also plan to continue daily protests until 8888 generation leaders are released in Burma.

Burmese in Malaysia Support Burma’s Anti-inflation Movement

Democracy loving expatriate Burmese people in Malaysia has shown their support to the peaceful marchings and protests in Rangoon and other cities in Burma against hyper inflations in Burma induced by military regime’s sudden fuel price hikes.

Spontaneous Demonstration happen in Yangon and Spread out around the world

Preparing for demonstration in Singapore

A Burmese in Singapore told Mizzima of their planned demonstration: "We are about 30 people here now. Our plan is to shout slogans against double taxation imposed on us. We have informed almost all Burmese here in Singapore. We have told them to come together at 5:00 p.m. Some have arrived but some have not as offices here are not yet closed. We believe by 5:30 or 6:00 p.m most people will arrive. There are two police vehicles positioned in front of the Burmese embassy, and we don't know what will happen."

Protestors arrested in Myay Ni Kone 10 members of the National League for Democracy, from Thingan Kyun, Dagon and Yankin townships, who gathered this morning at about 10:00 (local time), were arrested by USDA and Swan Arrshin members. "During the arrest and beating, whatever possessions were dropped by the protestors were lost. If they dropped their watch it was then broken, if they dropped an umbrella it was thrown away [by the USDA and Swan Arrshin]," said an eyewitness. Though activists declared they would launch a protest in front of City Hall in downtown Rangoon, so far there has been no public protest at the location.


Ko Htin Kyaw, a member of the Myanmar Development Committee who called for a mass protest on Wednesday, has reportedly arrived in Mandalay. Rumors of Htin Kyaw starting a protest in front of Mandalay's Maha Myat Mohnih [Phayargyi] Pagoda have been spreading, but officials of the Mandalay National League for Democracy say there hasn't been any protest so far in Mandalay.

U Ohn Than, who conducted a solo demonstration in front of Rangoon's American Embassy, was arrested and taken away by police at 1 p.m (local time).

In support of the continued protests in Rangoon and other parts of Burma against increased fuel prices, over 250 Burmese pro-democracy activists in New Delhi are conducting a protest rally near the Jantar Mantar park in New Delhi. The demonstrators – Chin, Kachin, Burman and Arakan – all came in traditional dresses showing their support for the continued demonstrations in Burma.

Demonstrations continue in Yangon and spread out to other parts of Burma

Demonstrations at Yenan Chaung, Magwe Division

Demonstrations at Yenan Chaung took place today at about 8:00 a.m (local time) and ended at about 12 noon (local time). As there was limited or no Swan Arrshin, Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) and police presence to stop the protesters, the demonstration went smoothly.

11:50 a.m - In support of the continued protests in Rangoon and other parts of Burma against increased fuel prices, over 250 Burmese pro-democracy activists in New Delhi are conducting a protest rally near the Jantar Mantar park in New Delhi. The demonstrators – Chin, Kachin, Burman and Arakan – all came in traditional dresses showing their support for the continued demonstrations in Burma.

11:30 a.m - Interview with Ma Ni Ni Mon, one of the protestors beaten by the junta-backed group, Swan Arrshin, at Shwegonedine of Bahan Township in Rangoon:

"We began our march from Tamwe Township and when we reached Bandapin bus stand, about 40 of them [Swan Arrshin] joined our group. Then, when we crossed the traffic point at Shwegonedine, vehicles stopped for us.

Spontaneous demonstrations happen in Yangon, Myanmar, biggest in decade

In what is turning out to be the biggest public demonstration in Burma in a decade, over 500 people in Rangoon on Wednesday began a protest march venting the people's grievance against the government's massive fuel price increase.

Though authorities last night arrested 13 key student leaders, the demonstrations were organised at various locations in Rangoon – Insein, Myay Ni Gone, and Hledan - at about 10 a.m. (local time). The agitators have joined hands to form a larger group in Hledan and marched along the streets towards Thamine traffic point.

Junta arrest 88 Generation student leaders, including Burma's second most prominent person Min Ko Naing

August 22, 2007 - Prominent Burmese student leaders – Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, Ko Mya Aye, Ko Pyone Cho, Ko Jimmy and Ko Yin Htun have been arrested by police in Rangoon at 00:30 a.m Wednesday.

"Ko Jimmy called me just before he was taken, telling me that he has been summoned by Police commander Aung Taing," said a source who is close to the student leaders.

The student leaders led over 500 people in a mass protest rally on Sunday against the sudden increase in fuel prices that have subsequently impacted an increase in bus fares and other essential commodities.

It is, however, still unconfirmed the exact number of student leaders arrested. Remaining influential leaders such as Min Zeya and Htay Kywe are unable to be contacted and the fear is they are also being detained.

Two members of the Myanmar Development Committee (MDC), who have called for a nationwide protest against the sudden increase of fuel prices, were also arrested and are being held in a separate location.