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Burma is a part of British India and later became an independent country on 4 January 1948.

Since then one of the countries India's neighbors.

In 1989, the country's name was changed to the Union of Myanmar and the capital Rangoon was renamed Yangon.

When I think of Myanmar, remember that Mr. U Thant the former UN Secretary General in 1961.

I was a graduate student at the time.

I used to hear his speeches on the radio and read in the newspapers.

I like the thought provoking speeches.

Today the people of Burma are seeking in India and other democratic countries and aim at the transformation.

But the iron grip of the military junta are the stumbling block.

It was in June 1990 first free elections took place and of the National League for Democracy won by a large majority but the army was reluctant to relinquish power.

Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader, won the Nobel Peace Prize and the world's most famous political prisoner was placed under house arrest since 1989 until 1995.

For too long we have not heard much of Myanmar.

In general, the generals used to give a report on development activities in the international media.

But recently, Myanmar is in the news in a big way.

Violent protests arose not the streets of Yangon.

The military regime tried to control the protest march by the clearing of the news, cell phone connections and connectivity.

In spite of their attempts to press and local people must be able to transmit the videos of actual events to electronic media that shone worldwide.

The world came to know the atrocities imposed unacceptable to protesters.

The repress demonstrators angry international community.

Moreover, even Buddhist monks were in the streets demanding democracy for Myanmar.

The United Nations condemned the violence and called for the regime to end its bloody crackdown.

Myanmar is a multiethnic country of about 52 million people in 676,553 square kilometers.

In general, Myanmar is known as the rice bowl of the Far East.

This is a major agricultural country like India, with a variety of crops such as cane sugar and peanuts.

Myanmar's future depends on a military regime, but in a decent democracy rule by the people.

The Envoy's visit Special UN, Ibrahim Gambari was a hope for the warrior monks and supporters of Suu Kyi.

So far, said that events in Myanmar is purely an internal matter.

But now the international community realized the unbearable hardships experienced by the people of Myanmar.

The ASEAN Nations made a statement stop condemning the arrogance and the Board.

Similarly, India also requested the release Aung San Suu Kyi to reach an amicable solution to Myanmar making a democratic country.

The violence in pro-democracy demonstrators nonviolent orders strongest condemnation of all.

The sea of humanity was seen on the streets of Yangon.

People were struggling for political and economic justice.

Buddhist monks in large numbers, thousands of civilians took to the streets of the capital of Myanmar was really a struggle for freedom is shown to the world with great difficulty.

What happened inside Myanmar in September 2007 could not be hidden by the military rulers.

The Government of Myanmar is governed by the State Peace and Development (SPDC) and its chairman, Than Shwe who is all powerful backed by a powerful military force which is good to kill the unarmed Buddhist monks and civilians are not violent.

The participation of monks in pro-democracy demonstrations was supported by monks throughout Asia and worldwide.

Was extended moral support to their brethren in Myanmar.

The Dalai Lama said in his statement: "I want to express my support and solidarity with the recent peaceful movement for democracy in Burma. I fully support his devotion to liberty and democracy and take this opportunity to appeal to freedom-loving people around the world to support these nonviolent movements. I pray for the success of this peaceful movement and the early release of fellow Nobel Peace Prize Aung San Suu Kyi.

As usual, George W. Bush, President of the U.S. sought global support for sanctions against Myanmar.

Condoleeza Rice, U.S. Secretary of State advocated the extension of democracy and freedom worldwide.

Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Belarus, Zimbabwe and Myanmar are the six countries, UF wanted to bring democracy and destroy tyranny.

Myanmar has 30 trillion cubic feet estimated untapped in the province of Arakan and its sea-board.

China and India, large neighbors Myanmar are very cautious in expressing their views openly keep an eye on gas reserves.

The military government very well use the income from gas sales for arms purchases.

The repress demonstrators was criticized by leftist parties and appreciated the stand taken by the Government of India (GOI).

India's relationship with the ruling military government was forced to more than one occasion.

The award of Jawaharlal Nehru peace prize to Suu Kyi in 1995 signed the Government of Myanmar.

The Government of India provided refuge to thousands of pro-democracy protesters who fled Myanmar after the crackdown in 1988.

These actions were not liked by the military junta.

World politics is so complex that only smart politicians with experience can handle taking into account their own interests.

All these complicated political situations determine the fate of a nation.

Since the recent rise in Myanmar seems that there is hope for this country to see the light of freedom and democracy.

Let peace and freedom for monks in Myanmar and the masses happy.

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Military Marching

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