There is increased vigilance over Buddhist monasteries in Rangoon and several other cities across the country. Sources in central Burma said the authorities have tried to force abbots of monasteries to sign a pledge not to allow its monks from leading any kind of anti-government protests.
Buddhist monks led mass protests in September last year after the government suddenly hiked fuel prices. As the protests gained momentum the military conducted midnight raids in several key monasteries across the country, beating, killing and arresting thousands of monks.
