On August 8, 2023, a protest against military dictatorship was held in Kani Township, Sagaing Region, to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the 8888 People’s Uprising. The protest was jointly organized by the Kani Township Strike Leading Committee, Women’s Alliance of Burma (WAB), Kani Township People’s Federal Strike Force, and Kani Township People’s Administration Team.
Protesters carried signs and posters demanding an end to military dictatorship, democracy, and human rights as they conducted their peaceful demonstration. The event also included tributes to the martyrs who fell during the 8888 Uprising. The protest served both as a commemoration of this historic day and as a symbol of resistance against the current military regime. Participants demonstrated their continued preservation of the spirit and courage of the 8888 Uprising, showing their united commitment to continue fighting for democracy.
The ability to hold such a protest on this historic day demonstrates that public opposition to the military dictatorship will never fade. The participants showed solidarity in their stance against military rule while honoring the historical significance of the 8888 Uprising. The protest represented both a memorial to past sacrifices and a statement of ongoing resistance, highlighting the continued struggle for democracy in Myanmar. The organizers and participants maintained a peaceful yet determined presence, carrying forward the legacy of the democratic movement that began 37 years ago.
