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Sunday, 30 September 2007, 11:11 GMT 12:11 UK

In pictures: Burma crackdown

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There is a heavy military presence on the streets of Burma's main city, Rangoon, following recent protests. (The following pictures were taken on Saturday.)

Truck full of soldiers

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The military government has progressively sent in reinforcements to quash the pro-democracy demonstrations.

Demonstrators and soldiers

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The number of protesters is well down as the military crackdown begins to bite.

Monks watch armed police officer

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Buddhist monks, once in the vanguard of the protests, have been sidelined by large-scale arrests.

Roadblock on Rangoon street

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Roadblocks across the city appear to have effectively curtailed mass gatherings.

Anti-opposition message on state TV

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State TV has been broadcasting statements condemning leaders of the opposition.

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