Posted on 09/24/2007 1:35:50 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
Burma's ruling military junta has warned it is ready to "take action" against Buddhist monks leading mounting protests, state media have reported. Brig Gen Thura Myint Maung, minister for religion, warned them not to break Buddhist "rules and regulations" as Rangoon saw the largest march yet.
He blamed the protests on "destructive elements" opposed to peace in Burma.
President George W Bush is set to announce fresh US sanctions on Burmese leaders, the White House says.
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Getting very interesting.
isn’t it.....
namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambhud tassa
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