Published
Friday, March 14, 2008 - 17:26
Security tightened in Mon state
The Burmese military junta has tightened security along the highway from the Mon state capital of Moulmein to Ye Township in an attempt to stop the distribution of pamphlets opposing the referendum, said locals.
The Burmese military junta has tightened security along the highway from the Mon state capital of Moulmein to Ye Township in an attempt to stop the distribution of pamphlets opposing the referendum, said locals.
About four to 10 soldiers are patrolling the main road and are passing through each village along the highway said residents. It has started this week, said a dissident.
"Not only has more soldiers been deployed but also more intelligence agents in the villages and townships," said the dissident.
Recently, Mon university students, youth and monks distributed pamphlets in Moulmein opposing the military junta's referendum.
"The military regime is too nervous. They are afraid there will be wide distribution of pamphlets and people will oppose the referendum," said the dissident.
He said the dissidents are not blinded any more. They know what the government is planning to do for the ensuing referendum and election. They will not support the government, he said.
"Although there is no significant sign of an uprising, I believe if other places start a movement against the government, we are ready to follow suit," he said.
Similarly to Mon state, dissidents in other cities in the country also have distributed pamphlets opposing the junta's ensuing referendum and the regime has tightened security including in Rangoon .
About four to 10 soldiers are patrolling the main road and are passing through each village along the highway said residents. It has started this week, said a dissident.
"Not only has more soldiers been deployed but also more intelligence agents in the villages and townships," said the dissident.
Recently, Mon university students, youth and monks distributed pamphlets in Moulmein opposing the military junta's referendum.
"The military regime is too nervous. They are afraid there will be wide distribution of pamphlets and people will oppose the referendum," said the dissident.
He said the dissidents are not blinded any more. They know what the government is planning to do for the ensuing referendum and election. They will not support the government, he said.
"Although there is no significant sign of an uprising, I believe if other places start a movement against the government, we are ready to follow suit," he said.
Similarly to Mon state, dissidents in other cities in the country also have distributed pamphlets opposing the junta's ensuing referendum and the regime has tightened security including in Rangoon .
