On June 19 in Yangon, the Shwebo Township Strike Force organized a flower strike in collaboration with local citizens to commemorate Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday. This flower strike served as a protest against the imprisonment of Myanmar’s democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi and demonstrated clear opposition to the military dictatorship. The peaceful demonstration highlighted the ongoing resistance against military rule and the public’s unwavering support for democratic leadership.
The strike force participants carried flowers while conducting their peaceful protest, demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners, the complete dismantling of the military dictatorship, and the establishment of a federal democratic system. The protest march included youth activists, civil society organizations, and local community members, demonstrating the strength of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution. The participants showed their solidarity through this peaceful form of resistance, emphasizing the continued struggle for democracy in Myanmar.
Protesters carried photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi, National League for Democracy flags, and banners with pro-democracy slogans. The protest march proceeded peacefully through city streets, receiving support from local residents. This demonstration served as evidence that the Myanmar people’s demands for democracy remain strong and active. The flower strike represented a symbolic gesture of peaceful resistance against the military regime while honoring the birthday of the country’s democratic leader who remains in detention.
