Myanmar protesters defy crackdown

(01:58) Report

Sep. 26 - Police tear gas and baton charges have failed to quell the biggest anti-government protests to take place in Myanmar in 20-years

At least three people were killed, including two Buddhist monks, as decades of pent up frustration at almost half a century of miltary rule in the former Burma produced the biggest crowds yet during a month of street protests.

Helen Long reports.

Soundbites:

  • Britain's ambassador to Myanmar, Mark Canning

    Follow Reuters continuing coverage on the situation in Myanmar:

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  • Sep. 27 - Myanmar nationals living overseas join the protest
  • Sep. 26 - The Security Council at the U.N. has sent an envoy to Myanmar
  • Sep. 26 - U.S. presses China on Myanmar
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  • Sep. 25 - As the military cracks down in Myanmar; President Bush announces sanctions.
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  • Sep. 24 - Thousands join new Myanmar rally.
  • Sep. 23 - Myanmar Anti-junta continued for a seventh consecutive day.

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