Click to play videoNew Delhi: It is now the military government that is facing opposition in Myanmar after five people, including two monks, were killed in Yangon after the military junta intensified its crackdown on protestors in Myanmar. Almost 200 protestors — who had rushed in to protect monks who were being shot at — have been arrested.
In what appeared to be an attempt to stifle fresh demonstrations by preventing monks from reaching central Yangon, at least six truckloads of Buddhist clergy were seen being driven from their monasteries, witnesses were quoted by news agencies as saying.
The military junta imposed a curfew in Yangon, and deployed troops on the streets, in an effort to end the anti-government demonstrations. The junta has also declared all of Yangon a military restricted area for the next 60 days.
Meanwhile, the international chorus against the military regime is also growing.
UK Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has demanded a meeting of the UN Security Council. He said the EU would look at a whole new range of sanctions against the military regime.
The US is consulting allies to encourage dialogue between the regime and protestors, while France has warned that the regime would be held accountable for any human rights violations.
India, meanwhile, has urged Myanmar to exercise restraint.
(With inputs from agencies)
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