BURMA: Protests draw international concern

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Updated September 21, 2007 20:13:13

There's growing international concern over the political turmoil in Burma. Buddhist monks have been leading peaceful demonstrations against the military junta since August 19, and there appears no sign they intend to stop.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: John Kaye, President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma and member of the Australian Greens

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