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Burma: The Resistance of the Monks

Burma: The Resistance of the Monks

The stories told by monks are sad and disturbing, but they exemplify the behavior of Burma’s military government as it clings to power through violence, fear, and repression. The monks retain a great deal of moral authority, making principled stands by monks very dangerous for a government that doesn’t.

Brad Adams, Asia director

(Bangkok) – Buddhist monks in Burma face continuing repression, intimidation and harsh prison sentences two years after the military government’s brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrations, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

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