World warns junta, UN session sought

8212; PM Brown

European commission

8220;We are trying to check these and other reports, indicating that military forces first of all have sealed off the centre of Yangon and firing warning shots over peaceful demonstrators which clearly means a tactic of increased intimidation8230; The strong demand from the European Commission to the authorities to refrain from the use of force and violence against peaceful demonstrators.8221;

8212; A spokesman

JAPAN

8220;The Japanese government is currently encouraging the

Myanmar government to take a calm response8230;Looking ahead, we will continue to carefully monitor developments.8221;

8212;Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura

US

8220;If these stories are accurate, the US is very troubled that the regime would treat the Burmese people this way. We call on the junta to proceed in a peaceful transition to democracy.8221;

8212; White House Spokesman Gordon Johndroe

FRANCE

8220;The situation is worsening8230; We must with our European partners exercise the utmost vigilance and the utmost pressure on Rangoon authorities to make them understand that what is going on is unacceptable.8221;

8212; A Minister