A public protest was held in Longlone Township, Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region on the evening of May 17, calling for international support to take action against the military council under Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The demonstration was organized by the Dawei District Democracy Movement Strike Committee, with local residents demanding an end to the military council’s violence and human rights violations against civilians.
The military council has been committing widespread human rights violations since the coup, including violent suppression of civilians, forced labor, forced military service, and other abuses. The protesters emphasized the need for the international community to pay more attention to the military council’s acts of violence and called for the ILO to take effective action against the regime using Article 33. They also urged the international community to provide more substantial support for the Myanmar people’s struggle for democracy.
Participants in the public protest gathered peacefully, carrying signs and posters opposing the military council’s oppression. The demonstration highlighted the ongoing struggle of Myanmar’s civilians against the military regime’s brutal tactics and human rights violations. The protest also served as a reminder of the importance of international support and intervention in addressing the crisis in Myanmar, particularly through established mechanisms such as ILO Article 33, which provides for action against member states that fail to comply with ILO recommendations.
