This is the state of affairs in Myanmar - the following sites are but a few please explore the web many Burmese are our there raising their voices.

This is also a fascinating example of "engagement" on the part of Theravada Buddhists, who are traditionally opposed to involvement in worldly political conflicts.

Monk Bhikku Gavesako has a Therevada perspective on
current events, and contextualises the history of Burmese tyranny, www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showtopic=56913
which is at E-SANGHA