Amnesty International Malaysia is deeply concerned about reports emerging from Burma of continuing violence and mass arrests. On Wednesday, Oct 3, reports say the military issued public warnings that more arrests were to be expected. Military trucks with mounted loudspeakers patrolled the city blaring: “We have photos. We are going to make arrests!”

Amidst such threats and the maintained military presence, an atmosphere of fear prevails. At the same time, some people caught up in last week’s arrests have been reportedly released, including journalists, monks and nuns.

The flood of reports in the city of alleged brutal killings, disappearances and arrests is causing major concern for the people of Burma and those watching the continuing crisis. . . . .

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The writer is executive director, Amnesty International Malaysia.