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Burmese Military
Overstepping Bounds?

Burmese Military Rejects UN Statement Deploring Recent Crackdown

Globe-Hoppers say: Democracy is and should be promoted in this world. It is one of the best humane systems we have. When a government starts randomly killing those seeking democracry...it is time to speak up.

By VOA News
12 October 2007

Burma Police Protests
Burma Police Protests AP photo

Protesters' sandals are scattered on the ground as Burmese soldiers look on after firing automatic weapons into a crowd in downtown Rangoon, September 27, 2007 (Mandalay Gazette photo)

Burma's military government has rejected a United Nations Security Council statement deploring the recent military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, and calling for a genuine dialogue with opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi.



The Burmese government Friday said it regrets that the U.N. issued the statement, saying the situation in Burma did not harm regional peace and security.

Burma's government says it will continue to cooperate with the U.N., while implementing its own plan for transitioning to democratic rule.

The main Burmese opposition party, the National League for Democracy, said that as a member of the United Nations, Burma has a responsibility to implement its recommendations soon.

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