Monks Killed in Burma Protests | September 26, 2007

Updated: 13:57, Wednesday September 26, 2007
Up to five monks are reported to have been killed in violent protests in Burma - Gordon Brown has called for a UN security council meeting this afternoon to discuss the growing crisis.

Monks carried surgical masks to protect against tear gas

"The whole world is now watching Burma," Mr Brown said.

Different sources in Burma have made different claims about a death toll as thousands took part in demonstrations for a ninth consecutive day.