The Golden Clear Water People’s Strike Column led an anti-military protest in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, on March 18. The protesters carried banners demanding action against the military under Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The demonstration was organized to express opposition to the military dictatorship, with participants marching in an orderly fashion while carrying victory flags.
The protesters called for an end to military violence and the restoration of democracy. Article 33 of the ILO is a provision that allows for action against countries violating workers’ rights. The protesters are demanding its implementation against Myanmar due to severe violations of workers’ rights following the military coup. The demonstration specifically focused on the message ‘ILO Implement Article 33 On Myanmar Now 2025’ to highlight their demands for international action against the military regime.
Yinmabin Township has been a stronghold of anti-military resistance within Sagaing Region, where local residents continue to fight against the military dictatorship despite great personal sacrifice. Even in the face of military oppression, arrests, and killings, the people continue to demonstrate peacefully to maintain their demands for democracy. The protest represents the ongoing determination of Myanmar’s civilians to oppose military rule through peaceful means, despite the risks and challenges they face.
