Dec 3, 2007 (DVB), Amid widespread condemnation of the closure of Maggin monastery last week by government officials, the acting head monk of the monastery is under pressure to return to his home town. U Nandiya, who had been the temporary head monk at Maggin monastery since the arrest of his son, the previous abbot, …
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Troops kill Arakan villagers for cutting wood
Nov 30, 2007 (DVB), Two people were reportedly killed in Maung Daw, Arakan state, after government troops opened fire on a group of villagers cutting wood on 27 November, according to a local women's organisation. The Arakan Women's Association said on November 28 that they strongly denounced the killing of two local villagers in Maung …
Dalai Lama condemns Burma crackdown
Nov 27, 2007 (AP), The Dalai Lama said Tuesday he supported the recent pro-democracy demonstrations in Burma and condemned the crackdown on the Buddhist monks who led them, saying it reminded him of China’s oppression of Tibetans. Burma’s military rulers crushed a series of pro-democracy protests in September, killing at least 15 people according to …
International monks' organisation established
Oct 30, 2007 (DVB), Burmese monks living in exile around the world have formed an organisation to raise international awareness of Burma's situation and lobby international governments. The International Burmese Monks Organisation was formed in Los Angeles, California, on 28 October at a gathering of 49 monks from North America, Asia and Europe. The director …
Local residents thwart monastery raids
Sep 28, 2007 (DVB), Army troops attempting to raid monasteries in Mandalay and Rangoon last night were forced to withdraw by local residents. Troops approaching the monasteries backed off after seeing people from the surrounding areas armed with sticks and slingshots preparing to stop them. In Mandalay, Masoyein (Old and New), Mya Taung, Veitthudayon, Phayagyi …