Monday, September 10, 2007

U.S. And Britain Accused By Myanmar Of Supporting Protesters

September 9, 2007 10:38 a.m. EST
Preciosa Dumlao - AHN Writer

Yangon, Myanmar (AHN) - Myanmar's pro-democracy supporters on Sunday accused the United States and Britain of trying to topple the government by backing rare anti-government protests.

The government of Myanmar has experienced three weeks of non-stop daily protests by pro-democracy supporters all over the country. They have protested over higher fuel prices since last month.

A newspaper in Myanmar accused Britain and U.S. of supporting the rallyists.

"They are aiding and abetting above-ground destructive elements inside the country," the New Light of Myanmar newspaper said Sunday, according to AFP reports.

"They are using national traitors in exile, left-wing and right-wing political groups and insurgent remnants at the border by giving them all necessary assistance," it said.

"It is crystal clear that seeking its self-interest, the US is resorting to various ways including the way of transformational diplomacy to break up our Union, to weaken national consolidation, to put the country under colonial rule and to install a puppet government," the paper added.

According to Amnesty International, there are over 150 people who have been arrested because of participating in the rare protests since last month.

Observers also noticed that demonstrators grew, especially last week when Buddhist monks held 20 government officials hostage at a monastery in central Myanmar.

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