In Yanmarpyin Township, Sagaing Region, protesters conducted a black campaign to mourn the students who lost their lives in the military’s aerial attack on a school in Ohtein Kwin village of Depayin Township. The protest was organized by the Northern Yanmarpyin No-Return Revolutionary Strike Column, with local residents participating in a peaceful march while carrying anti-dictatorship signs. The demonstrators expressed their solidarity with the victims and their opposition to the military regime through this somber demonstration.
The aerial attack on the Ohtein Kwin village school represents one of many brutal assaults by the military forces on Myanmar’s education sector, resulting in the deaths of innocent children and educational staff. The protesters not only condemned the military’s brutality but also called for the restoration of civilian government and the establishment of a federal democratic system. The demonstration highlighted the ongoing struggle of Myanmar’s people against military oppression and their unwavering commitment to achieving democratic reform.
Yanmarpyin Township has repeatedly faced military offensive operations during the revolution period. However, local residents continue to bravely confront the military’s oppression and remain united in their struggle for democracy. The organizers of today’s black campaign stated that their demonstration aims to expose the military’s crimes to the international community and demand justice for the victims. The peaceful protest serves as a reminder of the ongoing violence perpetrated by the military council against civilians, particularly targeting educational institutions and innocent students.
