Myanmar Cracks Down on Monks, Protesters Troops continue to crack down on street demonstrations in Myanmar. Andrew Kirkwood, head of Save The Children in Myanmar, talks about the international response to the crisis. And just what is the country's name — Myanmar or Burma? We get an explanation.

Myanmar Cracks Down on Monks, Protesters

Myanmar Cracks Down on Monks, Protesters

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Troops continue to crack down on street demonstrations in Myanmar and now occupy Buddhist monasteries in an attempt to squelch protests. Andrew Kirkwood, head of Save The Children in Myanmar, talks to Madeleine Brand about the international response to the crisis. And just what is the country's name — Myanmar or Burma? We get an explanation from Kee Malesky.