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#6. Burma Crackdown

Sept. 26: Burmese riot police attack Buddhist monks involved in peaceful protests, as the military regime cracks down on a movement that has drawn tens of thousands onto the streets of the capital in recent days. Thousands are arrested, and at least 15 people are reported killed. Under international pressure, the regime later holds talks with opposition figures, but there are few signs of movement away from authoritarian rule.

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