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During August and September, thousands of monks and civilians took part in protest marches in cities across Burma, demanding an end to injustice. The protests were the largest public demonstrations since 1988.

The military launched a violent crackdown against monks and other non-violent protestors. They beat and arrested thousands of people, and it is reported that at least 200 people were killed.

The protests were sparked by the military regime’s decision to raise fuel prices by 500 per cent. In response, the regime has launched a severe crackdown on protestors. Over 150 people have been arrested, including almost all the leading pro-democracy activists, and demonstrators have been savagely attacked by police and pro-junta mobs.




  
 
 
     
 

 

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UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE
6, Natmauk Road,  P.O. Box 230,   Yangon.
Website: http://yangon.unic.org

Reference:
Statement at the conclusion of Mr. Gambari’s mission to Myanmar
3 to 8 November 2007

Yangon, 8 November 2007 - As a result of the good offices role of the UN Secretary-General and engagement with the Government, the opposition and other relevant parties, we are not where we were a few weeks ago.

We now have a process going which would lead to substantive dialogue between the Government and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as a key instrument in promoting national reconciliation in an all-inclusive manner. The sooner such a dialogue can start, the better for Myanmar.

With the full support and confidence of the Government of Myanmar and the international community, the United Nations will continue its engagement with all relevant interlocutors inside and outside Myanmar to achieve the goals which we all share: peace, prosperity, democracy and full respect for human rights in Myanmar.

In this regard, Mr Gambari has been invited by the Government to return to Myanmar and expects to do so in the next few weeks.

In addition, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has authorized Mr Gambari to make a statement on her behalf upon the close of his mission.