Paradox

Admittedly, I know very little about Burma. But....

These protests were triggered by soaring oil prices. An oppressive regime reacted with violence. British pressure is said to have curbed the extent of the violence.

The EU will supposedly consider a broad range of sanctions against military leaders, according to the British Prime Minister.

Sactions, I am assuming, will only exacerbate the hardships these people are already enduring and protesting.

Well done.