In a village within Kalaymyo township, Sagaing Region, local residents organized a flower strike to commemorate the 80th birthday of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. During this peaceful demonstration, participants carried flowers while calling for the release of political prisoners. The locals chose the flower strike as a way to express their opposition to the military dictatorship, using flowers as symbols of peace to convey their message.
The participants chanted slogans demanding the release of all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Local residents expressed their concerns about the political leaders and activists who have been detained since the military coup. They also called for the restoration of democracy, rule of law, and human rights. The peaceful demonstration highlighted the strong desire of the local community to see positive change in their country’s political situation.
Such peaceful demonstrations reflect the Myanmar people’s intense desire for democracy. Citizens continue to express their wishes through non-violent means, using the occasion of Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday celebration as an opportunity to demand the release of all political prisoners. This local action aligns with the broader democratic movement across Myanmar, showing the unity of purpose among the country’s citizens in their struggle for democratic rights and freedoms. The residents’ peaceful protest demonstrates their ongoing commitment to democratic principles and their support for detained political leaders, while highlighting the continuing challenges faced by political prisoners in Myanmar.
