A public movement was held in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, on March 6 calling for the implementation of Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Myanmar. The event was organized by the Yinmabin North No-Return Revolutionary Strike Column as part of their ongoing resistance against the military dictatorship. The demonstration specifically focused on demanding immediate action from the ILO regarding the deteriorating labor rights situation in Myanmar under military rule.
During the public movement, local residents demanded the swift implementation of ILO Article 33 on Myanmar. They highlighted the urgent need for international community intervention to stop the violations of workers’ rights and forced labor practices that have intensified since the military coup. Participants emphasized that the military council’s current practices of forced military conscription and systematic violations of labor rights necessitate immediate action from the ILO. The demonstration drew attention to the increasing cases of human rights violations and the military council’s oppressive policies affecting workers and civilians across the country.
The Yinmabin North No-Return Revolutionary Strike Column, which has been consistently active in anti-dictatorship movements, continues to advocate for the rights of local residents. This latest demonstration was aimed at drawing international attention to the labor rights violations in Myanmar and seeking concrete action through international mechanisms. The movement specifically chose to focus on ILO Article 33 as a potential tool for applying international pressure on the military council to cease its oppressive practices and respect workers’ rights. The demonstration represents part of the broader civilian resistance against military rule and the ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights in Myanmar.
