Anti-dictatorship protest groups in the Letpadaung region conducted a public movement on March 18 calling for action against the military council under Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). This movement aims to urge the international community to take action against the military council’s violations of workers’ rights.
The military council’s violations of labor rights in the Letpadaung region include forced labor, unfair wages, and non-compliance with workplace safety and health standards. The protest groups are presenting these issues to the international community through the International Labour Organization, seeking intervention and action against these violations.
Article 33 of the International Labour Organization allows member states to implement economic sanctions against countries that violate workers’ rights. The public movement in the Letpadaung region aims to utilize this article to increase international pressure on the military council. The protesters are specifically calling for immediate action under the framework of ILO Article 33, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention to address the ongoing labor rights violations in Myanmar.
