On June 9, the Letpadaung protest group conducted a mass movement against the military dictatorship in Salingyi Township. During this movement, protesters called for Airbus to end its investments in the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), which produces military equipment. The demonstration was organized under the banner ‘Airbus: End investment in AVIC’ to highlight the connection between international business interests and military operations in Myanmar.
The protest group conducted a peaceful march while carrying signs and posters opposing the military dictatorship. They called for the complete elimination of the military dictatorship system and voiced opposition to businesses that support the military regime. This movement represents part of the Myanmar people’s ongoing struggle for democracy, demanding that international companies cease operations that directly or indirectly benefit the military dictatorship system. The protesters emphasized the importance of cutting off financial support to the military regime through international business connections.
The Letpadaung protest group continues to fight for the protection of local citizens’ rights and the establishment of a just society. Their peaceful demonstrations demonstrate the people’s power against the military dictatorship and serve as a call to the international community to support Myanmar’s democratic struggle. The protest highlights the ongoing resistance against military rule and the determination of civilian groups to achieve democratic transformation through peaceful means, while also drawing attention to the role of international corporations in Myanmar’s current political situation.
