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The main public internet link to the country was closed down, which significantly reduced
the flow of media information coming from the country. The two internet service providers in
the country are State-controlled. The only other internet access is by dedicated satellite links
(such as those operated by foreign embassies, the United Nations, or multinational companies),
as well as possibly a small number of data capable satellite phones. The same day, the State-run
newspaper the New Light of Myanmar reported that more 5,700 people from Taungtha
Township (Mandalay Division) staged a peaceful demonstration with the permission of the local
authorities to protests against the demonstrations led by the monks.g The following days, several
ceremonies and demonstrations were organized by the Government to support the national
convention and constitution.
29 September
When the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Ibrahim Gambari arrived in Yangon in the
afternoon, several demonstrators including some monks demonstrated in downtown Yangon.
The demonstrations were mainly led by high school students. Troops fired warning shots.
Demonstrators were reportedly cordoned off, beaten and arrested. Many escaped and staged
demonstrations in other parts of downtown. A procession of 800 followed by civilians took place
in Pakokku from 2 to 3.30 pm. At Kyaukpadaung, monks, nuns and civilians demonstrated
peacefully. No significant incident was reported. Additional reports of killings were received,
including a 40 year-old man named Pho Zaw and an 18 year-old man named Sunni Kalamalay.
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New Light of Myanmar, 28 September 2007.
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