On March 3, the Shwe Yay Kyun People’s Strike Column conducted an anti-military dictatorship protest in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region. The protesters carried banners with messages such as ‘Defy General Hardship’ and ‘Don’t Give the Common Enemy an Exit’ as they peacefully marched through the township. During the demonstration, local residents demanded an end to the military dictatorship and the restoration of democracy.
Yinmabin Township has been a stronghold of anti-military dictatorship activism within the Sagaing Region. Despite facing ongoing oppression from the military regime, local residents continue to risk their lives fighting for their rights. Since the military coup, civilians in the area have endured various forms of oppression including arrests, torture, property confiscation, and other forms of persecution by the violent military council. However, they remain steadfast in their struggle for democracy and continue their resistance activities.
This public protest march demonstrates the people’s rejection of the military dictatorship and their collective struggle for the restoration of democracy. Participants in the protest called for an end to the military council’s violence against civilians, the release of those detained, and the re-establishment of genuine democratic systems. The protest represents the ongoing resistance of Myanmar’s people against military rule, despite the severe risks and challenges they face in expressing their opposition to the regime.
