Apparently, a military group called the Junta runs Burma, despite losing a democratic election in 1990. Protesters, particularly local Buddhist monks have taken to the streets to demand the end of military rule for the last nine days. At least one monk has been killed, and the military has moved into position around six monasteries. The uprising has been sparked in part by the government's twofold increase in the price of fuel last month.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7013638.stm
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bm.html
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