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Burma: Thai PM condemns use of violence against protestors
(AKI) - Thailands prime minister Surayud Chulanot has condemned the use of violence against protesters in neighbouring Burma (also known as Myanmar). The Thai leader told the United Nation's general assembly meeting in New York that democracy in Burma must be achieved in a peaceful manner. Burma has recently witnessed a wave of peaceful demonstrations, which began last month in protest against a surge in fuel prices and more recently have included many of the countrys monks. Official media reports said that at least nine people were killed on Thursday as troops fired tear gas and bullets to clear protesters off the streets of Rangoon (also known as Yangon). Like its neighbour, Thailand is predominantly Buddhist and shares in the beliefs of non-violence and tolerance, prime minister Surayud Chulanont told the assemblys annual high-level debate. Thailand therefore finds as unacceptable the commission of violence and bodily harm to Buddhist monks and other demonstrators in the city of Rangoon. We strongly urge Myanmar to exercise utmost restraint and seek a political solution and resume its efforts at national reconciliation with all parties concerned, and work towards a peaceful transition to democracy, the Thai prime minister said, calling on the release of all political prisoners, including pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi . Posted by: Fred 2007-09-29 |
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