Sep 28, 2007 (DVB), International outrage is increasing over the Burmese government's brutal crackdown on this week's protests. A statement was issued yesterday by ASEAN expressing "revulsion" over the use of violent force in suppressing the demonstrations. "[ASEAN Foreign Ministers] were appalled to receive reports of automatic weapons being used and demanded that the Myanmar …
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Security Council issues statement of concern
Sep 27, 2007 (DVB), The United Nations Security Council has issued a statement of concern about the violent response to demonstrations in Rangoon yesterday, according to press reports. "Members of the council have expressed their concern vis-à-vis the situation, and have urged restraint, especially from the government of Myanmar," the statement said. The statement also …