On March 8, Spring Revolution forces, supporting civilians, and student youth gathered in front of San Francisco City Hall, California, United States, to stage a ground public protest rally. The protest was organized by the Free Burma Action Committee-Northern California under the theme ‘Break Free from General Crisis, Don’t Give the Common Enemy an Exit.’ This marked the 152nd consecutive protest demonstration in support of the Myanmar people’s struggle for democracy.
Protesters at the rally called for the complete elimination of the military dictatorship in Myanmar, the emergence of a federal democratic system, and support for civilians suffering under military rule. They also urged the international community to increase their support for the Myanmar people’s just cause and to apply more pressure on the military regime. The demonstration highlighted the solidarity between revolutionary forces in Myanmar and showcased the active political engagement of Myanmar people abroad.
The protest in San Francisco served as a demonstration of unity with revolutionary forces in Myanmar and reflected the active political involvement of Myanmar people abroad. Participants also conveyed messages to the global community regarding ongoing human rights violations and war crimes occurring within Myanmar. The protest emphasized the continued resistance against military rule and the importance of maintaining international attention on Myanmar’s struggle for democracy and human rights.
