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Satellite images of the conflict in Burma

Scientists announced today that they've used satellite images to verify human-rights abuses in Burma. The top photo was taken Jan. 14, 2000. The bottom one, taken Feb. 1, 2007, shows that 17 structures disappeared. This corresponds with reports that villages in this part of Shan were attacked between mid-2005 and mid-2006, the American Association for the Advancement of Science says in its report.

Lars Bromley says the group is buying satellite imagery of Burma's cities in hopes of tracking the impact of the government's crackdown on protesters who have been demonstrating for more than a week. He says they'll be able to see gatherings of monks and any military vehicles that are posted outside the monasteries.

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