On March 17, the Shwe Yay Kyun People’s Strike Column led a protest in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, demanding action against the violent military under Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The protesters carried banners reading ‘ILO Implement Article 33 On Myanmar Now 2025′ and called for international action against the military’s violations of workers’ rights.
The demonstration highlighted the military council’s widespread violations of basic labor rights, including forced labor and military conscription. Protesters marched through the town streets in an organized manner, carrying signs demanding the implementation of ILO Article 33 against the military regime. The peaceful protest received support from local residents, who showed solidarity with the demonstrators’ cause.
The protest march specifically focused on calling for international intervention through ILO mechanisms to address the military’s systematic violations of workers’ rights. Participants emphasized the need for stronger international support for Myanmar’s democracy movement and urged global action against the military regime’s continued oppression of civilians. The protesters maintained a peaceful presence throughout the demonstration while clearly expressing their opposition to the military dictatorship and its policies that continue to violate fundamental human and labor rights.
