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April 10, 2008

Photo Gallery | Burma Protests Sept 2007

Rangoon, Burma, September 26, 2007 - Following a fuel price hike in August 2007, Buddhist monks led mass demonstrations calling for political reform and reconciliation. The military carried out a harsh crackdown, killing at least 33 people and arresting hundreds.

The crowd swells to tens of thousands as monks lead a demonstration toward Sule Pagoda in Rangoon. Photo by ICTJ.

Government troops block protestors from moving toward Sule Pagoda. Photo by ICTJ.

Monks receive water from Rangoon residents to help sustain their day-long demonstration. Photo by ICTJ.

Crowds in a building in downtown Rangoon cheer the street demonstrations. Photo by ICTJ.

Rangoon residents wash monks’ feet and legs, sore and weary after multiple days of demonstrations. Photo by ICTJ.

Monks gather at Botataung Pagoda after leading demonstrations through Rangoon from Shwedagon Pagoda. Photo by ICTJ.