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Crackdown

Repression of the 2007 Popular Protests in Burma

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I. Summary

II. Crackdown After Crackdown: 45 Years of Military Rule

III. Price Hikes, Peaceful Protests, and the Initial Reaction of the Authorities

IV. The Monks Join the Protests

“Overturning of the Bowls”: The Monks’ Decision to Boycott the SPDC

The Monks March in Rangoon

The NLD and Student Groups Rejoin the Protests

V. The Crackdown

The Government Acts to End the Protests

The Last Day of Peaceful Protests: September 25

September 25-26: The Crackdown Begins

September 27: Attacks on and Emptying of the Monasteries

Order Through Violence: September 28-29

VI. The Continuing Night Time Raids: Monasteries and Wanted Organizers

The Fate of the Monks

VII. Detention Centers and Abuses

The Large-Scale Ad Hoc Detention Facilities

Insein Prison and Other Official Detention Centers

VIII. Security Agencies Involved in the Crackdown

IX. Recommendations

Appendix I: Glossary

Acknowledgements

December 2007 Volume 19, No. 18(C)

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