Sharing news on Burma

Hi guys,

It's me, Khin. I know that today is not my day to share a thought but I just want to share you a piece of news about what happen in Burma today. Today, at noon time (Burmese standard time), a group of young Burmese held a protest in the capital of Rangoon, a rare show of defiance to the country's military-ruled leaders. They called for lower consumer prices, 24-hour electricity and better living conditions. They carried placard, shouted slogans, and marched peacefully in the middle of the city. (Look at the picture) They were all together 12 when they started the demonstration but some people joined them later and the number reached to 40-50. However, as usual armed police came and stopped the demonstration. At least two protesters were arrested including the man who led the demonstration. The two local journalists (one woman and one man) who work for foreign media were also taken away by police. Eyewitnesses said that people cheered the protesters and they were very excited since they have not been seeing this kind of scene for many years under the brutal military regime. No further information on what happen to those who were taken away by the police yet.