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Satellite Images Used to Monitor Burmese Junta

Posted by Zonk on from the eyes-from-above dept.

BurmesePython writes "Human rights groups are using high-resolution satellites images to reveal the activities of Burma's junta as it gets tough with pro-democracy protesters. Apparently 'it should be easy to spot groups of monks because of their distinctive maroon robes'. Like previous efforts to use satellites to monitor the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, the hope is it will prod the UN and other international actors into putting pressure on the Burmese rulers."

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  1. Unfortunately... by Tackhead · · Score: 5, Funny
    > Apparently 'it should be easy to spot groups of monks because of their distinctive maroon robes'.

    What was maroon
    Shows as red
    In the street
    Monks lie dead

    - Myanmar Shave

  2. somebody please think of the governments by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's just not right that governments should be under such scrutiny by citizens. It's like they can't do anything without being monitored anymore. Imagine you just were trying to do your job of restoring order and punishing disruptive monks, with Little Brother looking over your shoulder. This slide into an accountable society is terrifying.