Preemptive detention of monks in Burma, as the Saffron Revolution nears its one year anniversary. Monks are being held under close surveillance by the military regime.

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By Ashin Mettacara

In Burma, Local authorities  raided Mar Lar Yone Temple and captured the chief monk Ven. U Silavamsa at around 2 a.m on September 5th. The Mar Lar Yone temple is located in Yangon's Thalyin Township. Altogether 17 monks are staying at the temple. "All monks were forced to lie down for about 40 minutes on the floor while the raid was being carried out "- reported by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners-Burma (AAPP).

Buddhist monks in Burma are being held under close surveillance by the military regime because one year Memorial Day of Saffron Revolution is nearing. Buddhist monks led massive pro-democracy demonstrations on 18th of September 2007. The military opened fire on the demonstrators on 26th of September and many people were killed.

The current situation Burma is tightened security with hundreds of riot police and cars near the Sule Pagoda, which is a protester's gathering point.

Authors Website: http://www.ashinmettacara.org/

Authors Bio:
Ashin Mettacara is a 27-year-old Buddhist monk from Burma who is blogging and contributing with the aim of spreading news to the whole world about the crisis in Burma.

He is not part of any political group, association or organization. He is helping all the groups who are working for freedom of belief and expression. His motto is,

"Working for equality is human values".

Do visit his weblog: http://www.ashinmettacara.org/