The Shwe Yay Kyun strike column led an anti-military dictatorship protest in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, on April 18. The protest march was led by demonstrators carrying the victory flag, and local residents showed their support for the protest movement. The Shwe Yay Kyun strike column is an organization that has been continuously active in opposing the military dictatorship and collaborates with People’s Defense Forces fighting for democracy.
Despite the oppression by military forces in Yinmabin Township, local people continue to resist united with people’s power. During the Shwe Yay Kyun strike column’s protest, demonstrators highlighted demands including the complete elimination of the military dictatorship system, the emergence of a federal democratic system, and the restoration of people’s rights. Young people, women, and local residents participated in the protest, peacefully demonstrating while carrying victory flags, signs, and democratic slogans.
