BBC: Burma's ruling military junta has warned it is ready to "take action" against Buddhist monks leading mounting protests, state media have reported.
Brig Gen Thura Myint Maung, minister for religion, warned them not to break Buddhist "rules and regulations" as Rangoon saw the largest march yet.
He blamed the protests on "destructive elements" opposed to peace in Burma.
Monks are highly revered in Burma and any move by the junta to crush their demonstrations would spark an outcry. Burmese military threatens monks (more)
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Mark Alexander
