The Revolution Tokyo Myanmar group organized a Global Action – 8888 Umbrella Strike in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising as an anti-military dictatorship movement. This demonstration was aimed at raising international awareness about the Myanmar people’s struggle for democracy. Participants in the umbrella strike carried black umbrellas as they protested against the military dictatorship system.
The 8888 Uprising marks a significant democratic movement in Myanmar’s history, and this year marks its 37th anniversary. The umbrella strike in Tokyo serves as a symbolic action to demonstrate to the world the ongoing struggle of Myanmar’s people for freedom and justice. Through this demonstration, participants also highlighted the suffering of Myanmar’s people under the current military regime’s oppression. The event represents the continued resistance against military rule and the enduring spirit of the Myanmar democracy movement in seeking international support and recognition for their cause.
