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Hundreds of Monks Join Protests in Myanmar

September 18, 2007

Chanting Buddhist prayers, monks marched peacefully in Yangon and other cities, defying the military regime. Tuesday's march marked one of the biggest shows of public defiance against the junta since protests broke out last month in anger at an enormous hike in fuel prices.

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Myanmar is a largely Buddhist country
Myanmar is a largely Buddhist countryImage: AP