Friday, September 28, 2007

From Telegraph.co.uk

Japanese man killed in Burma: Pictures

By Matthew Moore
Last Updated: 9:02pm BST 27/09/2007

The true extent of the horror taking place on the streets of Rangoon is revealed in these pictures showing the immediate aftermath of a violent attack on demostrators by the military.

Kenji Nagai, an AFP photographer caught up in the army's assault, lies in the street after being hit in the chest by a bullet fired indiscriminately into the crowd.

Pictures show Japanese photographer shot in Burma

The Burmese troops callously continue their charge, beating prostrate civilians with batons and ignoring the journalist despite the obvious severity of his injuries.

Pictures show Japanese photographer shot in Burma

Mr Nagai later died in hospital from his wounds.



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