Monks’ protests put pressure on junta
September 27, 2007 11:53 am Buddhist Monks and Opposition to the Burmese JuntaMonks’ protests put pressure on junta, Financial Times, September 25, 2007
…the dramatic display in recent days of the Burmese public’s long-pent up resentment is threatening the military’s plans, as they confront a mass protest movement led by Buddhist monks chanting prayers for peace.
In spite of warnings to monks to stop marching and keep out of “secular affairs”, the generals have shown an uncharacteristic tolerance for the protests, probably out of concern about the repercussions both at home and in relations with key allies, such as China, of any violent crackdown.