News From Burma

Mon State and Pegu

1. Thaton township's referendum vote at the Tyre Factory was held at midnight on 9th at the factory. The ballot papers was not distributed. Workers had to give their ID numbers and then were told to go home. They did not see the ballot box or had to tick by themselves. That event finsihed at 2 am.

2 In Ye township, vote organisers told the people that "As people have confusion on how to vote, just sign the forms and then go home."

3 Moat Palin damaged by cyclone. Worse parts are Thanatpin and Kawa, from Pegu. (No information on figures)