The people and monks of Burma are in crisis and in urgent need of international pressure.
Stand with the Burmese People (petition) http://www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_burma/tf.php?cl...
The real test of strength (Illustration) http://www.irrawaddy.org/articlefiles/8912-onlinec...
"People in Burma are determined to continue their struggle for freedom and human rights with or without international support. People are now committed to bring about systemic change in Burma even if they have to sacrifice their precious lives.
"Therefore, the UN-led international community must show its support of the people openly and stand up alongside the people." (Oct. 5 Article) http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=8919
UN Security Council Must Act Now on Burma [Oct. 5 Editorial] http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=8921
Great links for local reporting on the current situation in Burma:
Irrawaddy News http://www.irrawaddy.org
Burma News http://www.mizzima.com/
"The monks, activists and their supporters are the true heroes in the current stage of Burmese history. They have done their job, and they want the international community to grab this opportunity to help create a free and democratic Burma." http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=8802
"Asean leaders know if the situation in Myanmar deteriorates ... there will come a breaking point where much more brutal force will be used to put their people down" —Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew