US condemns Myanmar crackdown

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Source: Al Jazeera

President Bush has criticised Myanmar's military government over its treatment of pro-democracy protesters demonstrating against rising fuel prices.

In a statement the US president said he "strongly condemns the regime for arresting, harassing and assaulting" the activists, and called for those who have been jailed to be released.

At least 100 people have been arrested over a series of demonstrations against a rise in petrol prices.

In his statement Bush said the activists were merely voicing concerns about recent price hikes "and their concerns should be listened to by the regime rather than silenced through force."



Read more: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/CD1A657D-F92F-4EE9-923B-76CEE9711054.htm

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Does Bush read posts in DU's LBN?
DUers went asking these days why Mr.President was silent about these acts of violence in Myanmar.
He finally opened his mouth.

[AnnieBW]

1. Does Myanmar have oil?

I guess they don't, since we won't be "liberating" them anytime soon.

[WinkyDink]

2. "Myanmar" is not the name the U.S. uses, that still being Burma.

http://burma.usembassy.gov/

The renaming proved to be politically controversial.<3> Burmese opposition groups continue to use the name "Burma" since they do not recognize the legitimacy of the ruling military government nor its authority to rename the country. Some western governments, namely those of the United States, Australia, Ireland, and Britain, continue to use "Burma," while the European Union uses "Burma/Myanmar" as an alternative.<4> The United Nations uses "Myanmar."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar

[bamacrat]

3. Yeah because his administration does everything to uphold our rights. n/t

[Solly Mack]

4. said the war criminal