So this post is completely speculative at this point, but Andrew Sullivan is reports from a number of sites about rumors of a coup. He’s done a great job of following events in Burma and has been finding some great resources.

According the the sites he is linking to, there are reports that General Maung Aye, the second in command of the Burmese military, has deposed of the ruling general Than Shwe and has used the troops under his command to defend the house of Aung San Su Kyi.

Everything seems very up in the air at the moment, but earlier Andrew posted about rumors of mutinies by smaller military units and police forces around the country.

This could all be wide speculation as much of the mainstream communication links have been severed, but it would not be surprising. I actually wrote about this possibility almost a week ago. 

Let’s hope this split is actually occurring. Hope for a transition may be reborn yet.  Time to head home from work, but stay posted.