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People observe a moment of silence to mark the anniversary of 8888 protests, in Yangon

People observe a moment of silence to mark the 25th anniversary of the 1988 democratic uprising known also as "8888", in Yangon August 8, 2013. Thousands of people, including students and Buddhist monks, were killed or injured during the crackdown on August 8, 1988. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

A man reads the names of those who died in the 8888 protests in Yangon

Students hold four wreaths as they march to mark the 25th anniversary of the 8888 protests in Yangon

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