SAGAING DIVISION – Buddhist monks from Budalin Township joined the Pattanikkozzina Strike (a form of protest unique to Buddhist monks where they deny religious services and cut off interactions) against the junta council on Saturday (June 29). Buddhist monks launched the strike against the terrorist junta council after junta forces shot dead the main patron of Winnammaitaryon Seminary on June 19 and Ven. U Uttama from Sakhama Village in Myingyan on June 22.