A public protest was held in front of the Chinese Consulate General Offices in San Francisco, California, United States, to protect Myanmar’s sovereignty. The demonstration, organized by the Free Burma Action Committee-Northern California, marked their 156th consecutive San Francisco public protest. The protesters denounced Chinese government’s interference in Myanmar’s affairs and called for international action against the military council’s attacks on civilians.
The protest included a memorial ceremony for the students and teachers who lost their lives in the military council’s brutal bombing of a school in Ohteinpin village, Depayin Township, Sagaing Region. The demonstrators demanded international community intervention to address the military council’s deliberate targeting of civilians and educational facilities. They emphasized the need for immediate action to stop these attacks on innocent civilians, particularly children and educators.
Participants in the protest called for the Chinese government to cease its support for Myanmar’s military council and recognize the Myanmar people’s struggle for democracy. They also urged the international community to pressure for an end to the military council’s human rights violations, acts of violence, and unlawful killings within Myanmar. The protesters emphasized the importance of maintaining Myanmar’s sovereignty and protecting its citizens from further military aggression, while highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the military council’s actions.
