By midday (29-5-2003) these USDA people were waiting on the left side of the road near Ye-po-sa village (between Myinmu and Chaung-U ) for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her party who were on their way to Monywa from Myinmu.

The pilot car which saw the big group of USDA attempted to reverse in order to warn the motorcade that would be soon arriving at this point. But under orders of an army colonel the car had to proceed.

From this it can be presumed that the plot was to commit the murderous crimes at this village.
The pilot car arrived at Chaung U and informed the local people including 6000 students on 3000 motor cycles who were awaiting the arrival of Daw Aung San Su Kyi’s motorcade. They immediately left for Ye-po-sa village and stationed their motor cycles in front of the people who
were waiting by the side of the road thus preventing any disturbance that could have been created by the USDA members. This was how Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and party arrived safely at Monywa.

The market at Monywa was closed because people knew that plans were afoot for violent
disturbances against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, but they came out in a multitude to welcome her. The lights were cut off at night but that didn’t stop the people. They each held a candle and showed great support.

Daw Aung San Su Kyi ( 29-05-2003)