But amid the noise and bustle of everyday life, there is one notable absence.
This city is normally full of monks, going in and out of temples, shopping on the street stalls, and even stopping for a chat in the teashops.
This morning though we hardly saw any. That is because for the last few days the military has been busy rounding them up.
Thousands of monks have been arrested since the weekend and many of them are now locked up in the government technical college on the outskirts of the city - a windowless hall which has three military vehicles stationed outside.
You can read the entire report here.
Article 9 of the ICCPR
1. Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention. No one shall be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established by law.
Article 10 of the ICCPR
1. All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.
Article 7 of the ICCPR
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
*One of their hits released in 2001
2 comments:
Well, if only Myanmar was party to the ICCPR...
Even if they were, there is not much more that can be done, compared with now. It still depends a lot on international pressure.
The ICCPR - to me - contains the best declaration of civil and political rights of all people today, whether or not their country is a state party to it.
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